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New Zealand’s national writer-residency organisation announces its Inaugural 2022 International Residency with Australia
The Michael King Writers Centre in association with Varuna, The National Writers’ House in Katoomba, NSW, Australia is pleased to announce a new residency for New Zealand writers. The writer awarded the residency will receive return flights to Sydney, four weeks accommodation and meals at Varuna, a NZ$5,000 stipend and the opportunity to appear at […]
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NZSA and Authors Guild applaud Booker Foundation stance on translators
NZSA applauds the U.K.’s Booker Foundation on its stance to treat translators like any other creator by paying them royalties and respecting their copyrights. “Translators are an integral part of the production of global literature, yet their status as workers remains precarious in an industry where many are undervalued and underpaid,” said Julia Sanches, member […]
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Selling Aotearoa’s stories to the world
A new digital rights portal aims to overcome the tyranny of distance and the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic to promote books from Aotearoa New Zealand to international rights buyers around the world. The Publishers Association of New Zealand Te Rau o Tākupu (PANZ) has launched NewZealandBooks.com which will be a focal point for […]
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World Poetry Day: Take action for Maung Yu Py (Myanmar)
“The story of Maung Yu Py, is the story of all those who are detained, harassed and persecuted for exposing injustices and defending freedom of expression through poetry. The PEN community stands in solidarity with Maung Yu Py and all poets who are silenced in Myanmar and across the world. Their voice must be heard.” […]
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Zadie Smith will receive the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award May 23
Zadie Smith Will Be Honored For Her Remarkable Novels and Essays and Unparalleled Attention to Craft and Humane Ideals. PEN America announced that writer Smith as recipient of the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award, to be conferred to her at the 2022 PEN America Literary Gala. The award recognises Smith’s remarkable achievements as a novelist, short story writer, and […]
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Love, loss and protest: researchers collect Renaissance women’s complaint poetry
Looking for a poem to read on World Poetry Day, 21 March 2022? An award-winning online index of poems penned by Renaissance women could provide the sonnet you need. The Early Modern Women’s Complaint Poetry Index brings together poetry about love, loss, and protest, written by women living from 1530 to 1680. Associate Professor Sarah […]
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Joint Statement from Pen International members (incl NZ) Situation of Artists in Time of War and Crisis
Situation of Artists in Time of War and Crisis Wednesday 9 March 2022 – 2:08pm Read the briefing in full The Human Rights Council in Session Joint Oral Statement 49th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council Thank you, Mr. Vice President, On behalf of PEN International, Artists at Risk Connection (ARC), a project […]
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International Women’s Day 2022: Take Action for Gulgeş Deryaspî and Meral Şimşek
NZSA joins PEN International, and the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day (March 8) a global day marking the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, and calling to action for accelerating women’s equality. In 2018 PEN International launched its Women’s Manifesto, a set of principles which aim to protect free expression by […]
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Kiwis love to read to their children – READ NZ survey
82% of parents of young children read with them at least once a week and usually at bedtime, according to the Read NZ National Reading Survey released today. Around a third reported their children under 10 years of age had a particular book they liked to be read repeatedly, while 55% said they wished they […]
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The Coalition for Books welcomes Kim Meredith as new Manager
As reported late last year, the wonderful Jill Rawnsley is signing off from her Coalition manager’s role and the Coalition set about recruitment for the role. The Coalition for Books is delighted to advise that a strong appointment has been made with Kim Meredith taking over the reigns from Monday, March 14th. Melanie Laville-Moore, […]
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NZ Representation at Bologna and Shanghai Children’s Book Fairs 2022/ Huia & Beatnik up for Bologna Award
PANZ is delighted to welcome Maria Leonardi as manager of the PANZ stand at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, which runs from 22 to 25 March. Maria is organising the NZ stand and also coordinating meetings to present books from the exhibiting publishers. Well-known in the international publishing world, Maria was until recently the editorial […]
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CNZ Remuneration Policy for Artists and Arts Practitioners
Remuneration Policy for Artists and Arts Practitioners: Summary of Consultation Report Ko te Mahere Utu mā Ngā Kaitoi, Kaiwaihanga Toi: tuhinga whakarāpopoto o ngā kōrero i kohia Released March 3, 2022 READ HERE
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