Raumati Reads prize winners: Summer 2023-24 reading challenge

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Young Aucklanders have been busy readers this summer! 

Imagine exploring Kiwi myths beneath the summer sun, or encountering fantastical creatures between ice cream breaks – that's the magic Auckland kids discovered with the Raumati Reads Kiwiana reading challenge.

Whether you took your books to the beach, on a camping trip or just cosied up in a sunny corner at home, we hope you found your new favourite stories while powering through your reading activities.

Now, we celebrate the lucky tamariki who unlocked a world of prizes with their love of reading!

Prize winners

Tū Meke Prize Draw

Kids earned one entry for every five reading activities completed! 

Congratulations to: 

• Wani (7, Onehunga Library) – Lenovo Tablet
• Ethan (7, Panmure Library) – Sky Tower Family Pass 
• Reeja (8, Papatoetoe Library) – Auckland Zoo Family Pass 
• Anita (8, Manukau Library) – Kiwiana Whānau Hamper
• Saoirse (8, Takapuna Library) – $100 Giftpay eVoucher

Beanstack Top Readers Prize Draw

Kids who logged their reading on Beanstack gained an extra chance to win awesome prizes in the Beanstack Top Readers prize draw! 

Congratulations to:

• Tallulah (12, Titirangi Library) – Lenovo Tablet
• Madeline (6, Northcote Library) – Sky Tower Family Pass
• Van (7, Glen Eden Library) – Auckland Zoo Family Pass
• Sandy (5, Glenfield Library) – Kiwiana Whānau Hamper
• Grayson (7, Takapuna Library) – $100 Giftpay eVoucher

These young champions prove that reading is an epic adventure! Did you join the challenge? Share your favourite summer reads in the comments below. 

Stay tuned for next year's library challenge – it's going to be another incredible journey for young bookworms!