SLANZA Readers Cup
Reading is power over words, thoughts, feelings & experiences. It is the power to choose, the power to decide. (Gwen Gawith)
What is Readers Cup?
Readers Cup is a reading competition designed for Year 9 students. Teams of four students (+one reserve), together read a set of six books and then compete with other school teams to answer quiz questions from the books. Winners from the regional competitions compete in a National Final. Why do it? Readers Cup competitions challenge students to read widely, work collaboratively in a team and continue to develop a love of reading. It allows readers to compete at a regional and national level, similar to sporting competitions, and to meet other students with an equal passion for books. When does it take place? Term 1 In-School Competition Term 2 Regional Competition Term 3 Regional Winners to compete in National Competition. Regions Competing in 2026 Southland Otago Canterbury Top of the South – Nelson/Marlborough Wellington Wairarapa Manawatū/Whanganui Hawkes Bay/Bay of Plenty Waikato Auckland Central Auckland South & East Auckland North & West Northland No current regional representation: Taranaki and the West Coast but schools can still compete... contact below SLANZA Readers Cup National Coordinator: Contact Annie White for more information [email protected] or subscribe to the SLANZA School Library Listserv. |
