The 2026 NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture with Fleur Beale

In partnership with Verb Wellington and the National Library. Friday 25 Sep. 5.30-6.30pm.

The 2026 NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture will be delivered by President of Honour Fleur Beale ONZM 

National Library of NZ Auditorium 

  
The decline in reading books is apparent, but are we really not reading? Or, are we reading differently?

Esteemed author Fleur Beale presents her 2026 NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture to discuss the poor reading statistics riddling our population and how we can play a part in boosting literacy levels. Beale will dive into research on the relationship between screen-use and reading, and offer possible solutions of how writers, readers and publishers can push back against the looming decline in literacy. Bookings open August 14 via VERB.  Free event, light refreshments.