Catherine Ross

Crime novels are generally a hit with readers of all ages, but right now the genre is especially popular with young adult readers. Auckland Grammar School's Director of Library and 'The School Book… Audio

There's a theme in today's book recommendations all of them are non-fiction and all of them are written by women, but our critic says that shouldn't stop young, not so young, women and men reading… Audio

Catherine Ross, the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School, shares her picks for the tweens and teens in your life. For ages 11+, The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. For ages 13+… Audio

This month's theme does what it says on the tin! All these books have been published in the last year and are definitely worth talking about according to Catherine Ross, the Director of Library at… Audio

One of the crucial factors in developing a reading culture for young people is variety, making sure children have a choice. Audio

Catherine Ross, Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School has a list of books on the theme of animals. Audio

Catherine Ross is the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar, and today she's recommending creepy books with teenage protagonists. Audio

Director of Library at Auckland Grammer, Catherine Ross has some recommendations for books that are beautifully written, challenging, touching, desperately sad but also wonderfully uplifting. Audio

These are all books about young people whose normal, relatable lives were ripped apart overnight due to conflict, constitutional change or violence. Audio

Catherine Ross gives her mystery novel recommendations for the 10 to 15 plus crowd. Audio

Catherine Ross discusses two crime novels and something completely different. Audio

Where do you find books for reluctant or struggling readers? Audio

Library director at Auckland Grammar School Catherine Ross has a bevy of awesome non-narrative non-fiction books for ages 10 to 14.  Audio

Today Mt Roskill Grammar school library manager Catherine Ross talks to Jesse not just about her book recommendations but also shares her thoughts on the declining literacy rates in Aotearoa. Audio