In the last few weeks, I’ve been touring schools, writing articles, participating in, and sharing titles to inspire at WORD in Ōtautahi, and reading all the while.
It seems fitting to begin this blog with the rereading I’ve been doing since hearing of Maurice Gee’s death.
Welcome to this reading-for-pleasure blog, which I’ll be writing over the next two years as part of my Te Awhi Rito | Reading Ambassador role.
Kate De Goldi has been named the third Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Watch a recording of Alan Dingley's final pānui as the second Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador.
Join us at this special event to hear Alan Dingley’s reflections as he nears the end of his term as Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador.
When children read what they enjoy, they are more likely to develop a positive attitude towards reading.
Nominations are now open for Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador 2025–2027.
Watch Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin and Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador Alan Dingley as they share their unique perspectives on the importance of reading for children and young people.
Being a Reading Ambassador in New Zealand is a role full of joy and fulfilment.
Chapter books are a vital step in any reader's journey. Join me as I offer tailored recommendations.
I regularly get asked for book recommendations and one of the most requested are those for boys.
‘Connection is key. I hope to see as many of you as possible on the incredible journey.’
I have thought about titles I have come across in my librarianship that have served a purpose when words have failed in tough situations.
In his latest post, Alan reflects on his busy September and October.
Since starting as Te Awhi Rito at the end of May, Alan has had a busy schedule of events and started a new role as Community Librarian at Te Patikitiki Highbury Library in Palmerston North.
Alan Dingley, Aotearoa New Zealand's new Reading Ambassador, has a call to action for us all. Let's create a nation of readers!
What an extraordinary two years as Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador.
The National Library in Wellington held a special gathering to honour and acknowledge Ben Brown as he finishes his term as Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador and to welcome Alan Dingley as the next Te Awhi Rito.
Alan Dingley, School Librarian at Palmerston North Intermediate School, has been named as the next Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador for children and young people.
Ben reflects on the power of stories and his time as the inaugural Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador.
In this video, Ben talks about the metaphor of Te Awhi Rito, the role of nurturing and inspiring the ‘rito’ — the young shoot, the children of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Nominations are now closed for Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador 2023–2025.
In this video, Ben talks about libraries — embassies of reading.
In this video, Ben introduces Tūranga (Christchurch Central Library) and talks about the value public libraries provide.
For school students, Summer is a long holiday season. Fun in the sun. Six weeks down time from the books with the potential for a ‘summer slide’ in reading engagement.
The first in a series of posts about Ben's reading role models. Ben looks back on Joe Doyle, one of the reading role models that inspired him.
