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

Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin and Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador Alan Dingley discuss the crucial role of reading in the lives and minds of young people.
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.

Rippin and Dingley will discuss the impact and importance of libraries in inspiring young readers and ways we can support a broader reading ecosystem to ensure every young person can become a reader.

This special live stream conversation is for teachers, librarians, parents and all audiences interested in learning more about the importance of reading.


Presented in partnership with the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation and Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador Partner Group.