Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand | Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa

The Need to Read: Sally Rippin and Alan Dingley in conversation

Join 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.

Inspiring and helping ensure young people become readers

Sally and Alan will discuss the impact and importance of libraries in inspiring young readers. They’ll also discuss ways we can support a broader reading ecosystem to ensure every young person can become a reader.

This special livestream conversation is for teachers, librarians, parents and anyone interested in understanding more about the importance of reading.

The event is presented in partnership with the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation and Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador partner group.

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Book your spot now through The Wheeler Centre.

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We are a national organisation working year-round to promote New Zealand children’s and young adult literature through activities that include a major national Story Tour to schools, early childhood centres and communities, and awards for writers, illustrators and those who work in the area of New Zealand children’s literature

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