17 Aug 2025

Teen Reads with Rosanna Williams

From Sunday Morning, 11:45 am on 17 August 2025

What gets teens reading? While many tamariki grow up loving books, a large number seem to fall out of the habit of reading when they hit their teen years.

There's no doubt the digital age poses unique challenges to a new generation of readers, so what exactly is involved in fostering a positive relationship to reading in youth? The answer might just be the right book.

Stacey is joined by Rosanna Williams, teacher of English and Media Studies at Wellington's Onslow College, who shares some recommendations for reluctant and avid readers.