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

Missed the livestream? Watch it now!

Inspiring and helping ensure young people become reader

You can now watch the inspiring conversation between Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin and Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador Alan Dingley online! Catch up as Sally and Alan discuss the importance of reading for children and young people, and how we can all help create a world of readers. Whether you’re a teacher, librarian, parent, or passionate about literacy, this conversation is for you.

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