By Chelsea Howard
Reading Practice
READ!
Reading Practice
Here's what we see.
Most kids start school loving books. They borrow, they read, they get excited. But by Year 4, things change. Life speeds up. Reading slows down. By high school, screens win and books lose.
At the same time, young people are swimming in content but sinking in confusion. They’re reading constantly, just not with purpose, joy, or the skills to question what they see. Some even take pride in not reading at all. That’s a problem.
Actually, there are two. A sharp drop in reading. And an overwhelming rise in information without guidance.
Reading Practice meets both. And we’re good at it.
We help young people reconnect with books and stories that build empathy. And we teach them to make sense of the media and messages all around them.
Reading isn’t just for school. It’s for life.
Client Testimonials
Who We Work With
THIS FEELS BIG
"Just finished my first book.
That’s a huge deal for me."
- Year 10 Student
BOOKWORM IN PROGRESS
"Thank you for showing me so many good books!
I want to read all of them now."
GAME CHANGER
- Parent
“They can’t stop talking about the books you recommended.”
- Year 8 Student
MORE THAN BOOKS
- Year 8 Student
"I love you and your work. Thank you for all you do for me."
Our Clients
Reading Practice
Reading Practice starts with the whole child.
Their interests, their questions, their spark. Sometimes it’s a genre that finally clicks. Sometimes it’s a graphic novel, a connection to sport, a film, or a thought that lingers. We pay attention to what lights them up.
We work with what’s around them, using fiction, non-fiction, media, visual texts, audio and digital resources to help those sparks grow. We use stories to reconnect young people with reading, and we build the tools they need to make sense of the world around them. Information literacy is woven through it all. We help kids recognise credible sources, unpack what they see online, and ask sharper questions for skills that matter as much as reading itself.
Curious how we can help your reader?
Let’s chat, every story starts with a conversation.
Primary Aged Students
Ages 7-12
For kids just finding their identity as readers or those who have stalled somewhere along the way.
Teens & Young Adults
Ages 12-18+
For those who feel books aren't for them anymore. Or never were.
Parents & Families
For those who want guidance on encouraging a love of reading at home.
Organisations
For schools, libraries, and community groups working to build stronger connections between young people and reading.
Books on Rotation
This 90-minute workshop helps your young person navigate the world of information, media, research, and online ethics with clarity and confidence.
We explore viral content, source reliability, AI use, and digital citizenship in a way that’s engaging, real, and age-appropriate.
Your young person will take home our Analyst Procedure Zine, and receive a follow-up call to reflect on how they’re applying what they’ve learned.
It’s all about empowering critical thinking that sticks.
The Analyst Workshop
The Reader Session
Includes:
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90 minute private consultation at your local library or favourite bookshop.
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Personalised reading guide
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Follow-up check-in
A 1.5 hour consultation focusing on understanding your child as a reader. We look at w
hat excites them, where they’ve disengaged, and how to reignite a love of reading that feels personal and lasting.
After the session, your young person will receive a curated reading list by email and a follow-up check-in to see how things are going.
It’s all about building confidence, connection, and engagement through story.
Fee: $150
Reader + Analyst Intensive
A 2.5-hour consultation blends the best of both worlds: the deep reader insight from The Reader Session and the sharp skills of The Analyst Workshop.
We will uncover what stories spark interest, then build the tools to question what we see, hear, and scroll through.
Your child will take home our Analyst Procedure Zine, receive a personalised reading guide afterwards, and we’ll follow up with a check-in to support their continued growth as a reader, thinker, and digital citizen.
Books on Rotation
Reading Practice