Some features of our website won't work with Internet Explorer. Improve your experience by using a more up-to-date browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Skip to content
National Library
He Tohu
Shop
Home
Visit
Collections
Services
For researchers
For schools
For librarians
For publishers & authors
For business
Events
About
Search
Search our collections
All our sources
Turnbull Archival Collections
National Library Catalogue
National Library Website
Advanced search
Ask a librarian
Ask a librarian
Sign in
Home
Visit
Collections
Services
Back to Main Menu
Services
For researchers
For schools
For librarians
For publishers & authors
For business
Events
About
He Tohu
Shop
Sign in
Search our collections
All our sources
Turnbull Archival Collections
National Library Catalogue
National Library Website
Advanced search
Ask a librarian
Home
Blog
Blog categories
Create readers
Create readers
All
Behind the scenes
Collections
Create readers
Events
Libraries and learning
Library Loudhailer podcast
Library tech
Long reads
Outside the Library
Inspiring articles about reading, why it’s important, and ideas and advice about how to create a reading culture in schools.
Fabulous firsts and non-fiction stars — NZCYA 2022
By Rosemary Tisdall and Chelsea Heap
27 June 2022
First book and non-fiction finalists reach across wide-ranging topics in 2022's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).
Create readers
Communities creating readers
By Jo Buchan
7 June 2022
A new report shows building communities of support helps get kids reading.
Create readers
Anzac memories
By Mini Prasad
11 April 2022
Ahead of Anzac Day, let’s take a look at a small selection of our books about World War 1 (WW1) available through the National Library's school lending service.
Create readers
Queer fiction for intermediate readers
By Madeline Stevens
4 April 2022
Looking for LGBTQIA+ books for intermediate age readers? Here are some ideas.
Create readers
Making it easier to find great read alouds
By Amanda Bond
21 February 2022
We’ve made it easier for teachers and librarians to find great read-aloud books in our Schools Lending Collection.
Create readers
Paw-some cat books for the feline inclined
By Mini Prasad
9 February 2022
CATS! CATS! Books about cats! What more do you need from life? Here's a tiny selection from our school lending collection.
Create readers
Our best children's and YA books for 2021
By Services to Schools staff
22 November 2021
Here's a round-up of Services to School staff picks for best children's and young adult (YA) books published in 2021.
Create readers
Reading on-screen vs reading in print: What's the difference for learning?
By Lisa Allcott
11 October 2021
Current research suggests that reading online results in lower understanding and less critical reflection. What might this mean for our students' learning and for society?
Create readers
Rich variety for the Te Kura Pounamu Award — 2021 NZCYA
By Horowaitai Roberts-Tuahine, Erena Williamson, Rosemary Nisbet
2 August 2021
This year's NZCYA te reo Māori finalists offer a range of inspiring and evocative pūrakau for taitamariki and rangatahi.
Create readers
Quality non-fiction and phenomenal firsts — NZCYA 2021
By Rosemary Tisdall and Chelsea Heap
27 July 2021
There are rich themes in the non-fiction and first book finalists in 2021's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.
Create readers
Unlock the secrets in junior and YA fiction — NZCYA 2021
By Anne Dickson
20 July 2021
Secrets are at the heart of the junior and young adult fiction finalists in 2021's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).
Create readers
A glorious array of picture books — NZCYA 2021
By Crissi Blair
13 July 2021
A glorious array of picture books are finalists in the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).
Create readers
Books to explore the wonder of language
By Chelsea Heap
14 June 2021
As readers, we can’t help but be devourers of words — so what better treat than to read books about language itself.
Create readers
Authors bring books and reading to life
By Emma Smoldon
30 March 2021
The Auckland Writers Festival 2021 is an opportunity to celebrate books and writing. Here are some tips and resources to make the most of the festival (or any author event).
Create readers
Celebrate World Poetry Day 2021
By Crissi Blair
15 March 2021
World Poetry Day — write it, read it, perform it, celebrate it!
Create readers
Encouraging reading with book displays
By Chelsea Heap
2 March 2021
Themed book displays are a great way to showcase your school library collection, entice visitors, encourage new borrowing, and increase your own staff’s knowledge of your collection.
Create readers
Read-alouds for juniors and seniors
By Services to Schools staff
2 February 2021
It's World Read Aloud Day on 3 February so here are some of our staff's favourite read-alouds. We've also got links to more information and resources such our reading aloud guide.
Create readers
Our best children's and YA books for 2020
By Services to Schools staff
2 December 2020
Here's a round-up of Services to Schools staff picks of the best children's and young adult (YA) books published in 2020.
Create readers
Read Share Grow — children’s books for South Dunedin
By Bridget Schaumann
16 November 2020
Something big is happening in South Dunedin! It's all about reading and the joy it brings when you share a book with a small child.
Create readers
Help children choose kindness
By Jeannie Skinner
9 November 2020
World Kindness Day 13 November — here are some celebrations, conversations, books, and resources to help children choose kindness.
Create readers
Previous
Next
Blog categories
Behind the scenes
Collections
Create readers
Events
Libraries and learning
Library Loudhailer podcast
Library tech
Long reads
Outside the Library
Blog archive
Subscribe to National Library blog (RSS)
Subscribe to Create readers (RSS)
Tags from this category
anzac
/
book reviews
/
books
/
collaboration
/
collections
/
community
/
creating readers
/
digital literacy
/
digital resources
/
events and celebrations
/
families and whānau
/
genres and form
/
inclusion and diversity
/
library services
/
library space
/
literacy
/
Māori
/
New Zealand books
/
NZCYA Book Awards
/
Pasifika
/
picture books
/
read-alouds
/
school libraries
/
Services to Schools
/
summer reading
/
te reo Māori
/
trends and research
Back to top