Thriving as a nation of readers: Strengthening school reading communities
Join us for a panel event celebrating the power of reading with Kate De Goldi, our current Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador, and guests.
About the event
Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026, 6pm to 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Join the conversation on reading
As part of NZ Children’s Book Week 2026, Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador Kate De Goldi will chair a panel session on:
Why reading for pleasure matters and why strengthening our school reading communities is so important.
Building reading communities together
Join us at this free event where the panel will explore the current reading landscape. They will discuss the ways schools, libraries, families and whānau, and other organisations can collaborate to build reading communities that support and inspire lifelong reading for pleasure.
The event is for educators, librarians, researchers and anyone interested in engaging young readers.
RSVP now or find out more
RSVP or read more about the event on the National Library website: Thriving as a nation of readers: Strengthening school reading communities.
Librarians at Dargaville field days. Photo supplied.