The Inspire a Child to Read programme run by Hedley’s Books during the Yarns in Barns: Wairarapa Festival of Reading received a $16,000 grant. Around 700 students in years five and six across eight Masterton schools were given vouchers for a free book. They were also invited to meet four Kiwi writers. A te reo event was held at Te Kura Kaupapa with local writer Maxine Hemi.
