The Reading Race
Huata, Donna Awatere
At least one-fifth of New Zealand children are very poor readers. Drawing on both research evidence and people's own agonizing experiences, the author offers a compelling analysis of how the present system and those who support it have failed the most needy children. She also details a clear, effective solution by which New Zealand can address the tragedy that has been inflicted on its youngest generations and truly become a nation of readers.