We are so glad you’re here. Whether you're returning after completing our 1,000 Books Before School programme or joining us for the first time, haere mai - let the adventure begin!
Reading isn't just great for your mind; it's also heaps of fun! Many children stop reading for pleasure during their busy high school years. This programme aims to embed the habit of reading for enjoyment, creating lifelong readers - and thinkers! If you're curious to learn more about the benefits of reading for pleasure, check out these insightful resources:
This challenge is designed to energise your reading journey with the ambitious goal of reading 1,000 books! It's open to all school-aged children (typically ages 5-18) in the Queenstown Lakes District, including home-schooled students!
You can participate however it works best for you - as an individual, with family or friends, or even as part of a classroom. And if you don't reach 1,000 books before finishing school, no worries! The goal is to keep reading, exploring, and discovering the joy of books.
Register online below and start your reading adventure.
Yes, absolutely. Any book that is read to you - by a teacher, friend, parent, or even an audiobook - counts!
If you read the same book five times, that counts as five books!
No - you can read as an individual, as a group of friends, or even as a class!
No matter how you read it, each book takes you one step closer to your goal! Whether someone reads to you, you read together with someone, or you read on your own — it all counts! You can enjoy books in any language, read eBooks, or even listen to eAudiobooks as part of the challenge.
Unfortunately not, only start counting the books from the day you receive your booklet.
No - continue using this booklet as a fun way to track your reading.
Congratulations! And yes, you can participate as many times as you like before you finish school.
Please complete the form after finishing the program each time.
No, you can start when you are 5 or when you are 18. It's never too late to start your reading journey.
Our libraries extend heartfelt gratitude to the community sponsors supporting this programme! While Queenstown Lakes may be larger than a village, the spirit of community remains strong, and local youth should know that we're supporting their success. A huge thank you to our sponsors; without your support, programmes like this wouldn’t be possible.
