Create readers

First book and non-fiction finalists reach across wide-ranging topics in 2022's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).

A new report shows building communities of support helps get kids reading.

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.

Looking for LGBTQIA+ books for intermediate age readers? Here are some ideas.

We’ve made it easier for teachers and librarians to find great read-aloud books in our Schools Lending Collection.

CATS! CATS! Books about cats! What more do you need from life? Here's a tiny selection from our school lending collection.

Here's a round-up of Services to School staff picks for best children's and young adult (YA) books published in 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?

This year's NZCYA te reo Māori finalists offer a range of inspiring and evocative pūrakau for taitamariki and rangatahi.

There are rich themes in the non-fiction and first book finalists in 2021's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

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).

A glorious array of picture books are finalists in the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).

As readers, we can’t help but be devourers of words — so what better treat than to read books about language itself.

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).

World Poetry Day — write it, read it, perform it, celebrate it!

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.

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.

Here's a round-up of Services to Schools staff picks of the best children's and young adult (YA) books published in 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.

World Kindness Day 13 November — here are some celebrations, conversations, books, and resources to help children choose kindness.