HELL Pizza Reading Challenge

Illustrated banner for the Hell Reading Challenge 2026, showing three children reading outdoors. Text says ‘Read 7 books and get a free 333 kids pizza’, with New Zealand Book Awards and Hell Pizza logos

Waimakariri Libraries are excited to take part in the Hell Reading Challenge once again.

What is the HELL Reading Challenge?

The HELL Reading Challenge is a nationwide program run by The New Zealand Book Awards Trust in conjunction with HELL pizza to encourage school-age children to read more.

Who can join the HELL Reading Challenge?

Any primary school-aged child in Years 1-8.

How does the HELL Reading Challenge work?

Come along to any Waimakariri Library to pick up a pizza wheel and then get reading. For every book read, ask library staff to click off and sign a pizza slice on your wheel. Once you have completed 7 slices, you can get your wheel stamped at the library and then trade it in for a free pizza at HELL pizza!

**Pizzas must be picked up in person and there is a limit of one pizza per child per visit. Further terms and conditions are on the back of the Pizza wheels**