Rochelle Turnbull and Julia Smith share SLANZA’s research on the scarcity of libraries within New Zealand schools, and the impact that has on our children. It may surprise you to learn that not every public school in New Zealand has…
Helen de Leeuw of Baverstock Oaks School on encouraging reluctant readers, finding op shop bargains and broadcasting storytime on morning TV. Tell us about where you work and what you like about your role?I have been working in school libraries…
Sarah Elton tells us about her journey to becoming the librarian at Bellevue School, the joy of reading aloud, and how to encourage creativity and enthusiasm when it comes to reading and creating a safe space for kids to be…
Elizabeth Heritage speaks with Alan Dingley about his role as Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador. When I first meet Alan Dingley, he apologises for the wodge of tissue shoved up his nose. He’d just come from playing basketball…