Reading for pleasure: More Important than ever with Te Awhi Rito NZ Reading Ambassador Kate De Goldi

Join us for this free public talk held to celebrate NZ Children's Book Week and the power of reading.
A growing body of research shows that reading for enjoyment is more important for children’s educational success than their parents’ socio-economic status. 
Yet reading for pleasure in Aotearoa NZ is declining amongst 
young people. The consequences of this decline are profound - for individuals, communities and our country’s cultural and socio-economic prospects.
The current Te Awhi Rito NZ Reading Ambassador Kate De Goldi will talk about these consequences, about reading’s immense pleasures and benefits in a digital age and the ways we can contribute to building a nation of readers.

FREE