The Coalition for Books wants to support more tagata Moana writers into publishing and are eager to learn more about their journey to getting started.

With support from Creative New Zealand, the Coalition for Books will devise a national strategy for Moana creatives trying to break into the industry.  It’s holding a month-long online talanoa from mid-September asking creative Moana communities for feedback.

Hosted by acclaimed Moana author and poet Courtney Sina Meredith and Reading Warrior publisher David Riley, both are eager to make some healthy connections, in the hope would-be authors will share their experiences and aspirations. The sessions will help the Coalition for Books to develop a strategy that can meet the needs of Moana writers.

Registrations are now open, talanoa2022@gmail.com please indicate the session you wish to attend, spaces are limited. You are welcome to attend more than one session.

               The Coalition for Books online talanoa sessions Sept 14 – Oct 5