BUILDING HOME LIBRARIES ACROSS AOTEAROA

Every child deserves books to call their own

For more than 30 years, Duffy Books in Homes has helped tamariki across Aotearoa build their own home libraries. Every book builds confidence and strengthens literacy skills.

Books at home. That’s where learning starts.

Helping over 100,000 tamariki start their reading journey every year.

WHY BOOK OWNERSHIP MATTERS

More than just a book

To a child, a book is never just a book.

It’s the excitement of choosing a story that’s theirs to keep.

It’s writing their name inside the cover for the very first time.

It’s taking it home to read with brothers, sisters and whānau.

It’s reading under the blankets with a torch.

It’s discovering new worlds, new ideas and new possibilities.

When children own books, they don’t just learn to read.

They begin to see themselves as readers.

And that can change everything.

Books to treasure

Children choose books they love and build home libraries they’ll pass on to their families.

Confidence to grow

Every story read builds confidence and helps children believe in themselves.

Futures to imagine

Reading opens doors to new ideas, greater opportunities and bright futures.

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Years creating bright futures

There are many ways to make a difference

Every child deserves books to own.

Whether you’re an individual, business, school or community organisation, there are many ways you can help more tamariki build home libraries and bright futures.

Become a Funding Partner

Help local tamariki build home libraries by supporting a school in your community.

Become a Role Model

Inspire the next generation by sharing your story and showing where reading can lead.

Donate

Every donation helps put more books into the hands of tamariki.

Become a Duffy School

Find out how your school can join Duffy Books in Homes and give students books to own.

Thank you to our Major Supporters

Their generosity helps put more books into the hands of tamariki, build home libraries and inspire a lifelong love of reading across Aotearoa.