• SLANZA: Building on Structured Literacy: We Need to Fund School Libraries

    Posted on 2 June 2024

    Media Release 30 May 2024 The School Library Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (SLANZA) is concerned by the absence of funding in today’s budget announcement for essential school library resources to address the falling literacy rates in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Whilst we applaud the allocation of funds to structured literacy programmes, we are concerned that […]

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  • Allen & Unwin NZ announces Children’s List and new Publishing Director

    Posted on 30 May 2024

    Allen & Unwin New Zealand is delighted to announce the newly created role of Publisher at Large for Jenny Hellen who is handing over her role as Publishing Director to Michelle Hurley. Jenny will continue to publish some of her bestselling authors such as Chelsea Winter, Ruth Shaw, Lotta Dann and Doug Gold and will […]

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  • Have you published a Māori book between Matariki 2023 and Matariki 2024?

    Posted on 29 May 2024

    If so, The Māori Literature Trust wants to hear from you!  The MLT is compiling a list of Māori Books for an upcoming series, to celebrate the many Māori books  that have been brought into te ao Mārama in the past year. Please note that this is not an award or competition, but an opportunity to […]

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  • PUKAPUKA ADVENTURES Free Family Fun Ak May 18-19

    Posted on 3 May 2024

      Come and enjoy a free family weekend at the Auckland Writers Festival. From 18 – 19 of May, Pukapuka Adventures will take over the top floor of the Aotea Centre. Expect book readings, dancing, singing, drawing, zine-making, crafting activities and more. The interactive line-up has been inspired by all the wonderful words and illustrations from newly […]

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  • Huia wins 2024 Bologna Prize, Best Children’s Publisher in Oceania region

    Posted on 11 April 2024

    10 April 2024   Books+Publishing Huia Publishers, based in Aotearoa New Zealand, is the 2024 Oceania winner of the Bologna Prize (BOP) for the Best Children’s Publisher of the Year. The Māori-owned independent publisher has been operating since 1991, with a mission to ‘share stories that resonate with our people, that reflect our experiences and that value our culture and […]

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  • Storylines Margaret Mahy National Awards Day & Award Winners

    Posted on 11 April 2024

    Congratulations to all of the 2024 Storylines Award winners who were presented with their awards on Sunday 7 April at an event held at the National Library of NZ in Parnell, Auckland. The 2024 winners are; Storylines Gaelyn Gordon Award: The Dragon Hunters written by James Russell, illustrated by Link Choi Storylines Janice Marriott Mentoring […]

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  • Gavin Bishop appointed new patron of Storylines Trust

    Posted on 7 March 2024

    Award-winning author and illustrator, Gavin Bishop ONZM, is to join Joy Cowley as a patron of Storylines Trust Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa. Gavin (Tainui, Ngāti Awa) is a highly acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator of more than 70 books, whose work ranges from original stories to retellings of Māori myths, European fairy […]

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  • 2024 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal Winner

    Posted on 8 February 2024

    National Library’s Elizabeth Jones wins Storylines’ top Award National Library’s Director, Elizabeth Jones, has been named the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal winner 2024. The award is presented annually to a person for their lifetime achievement and significant contribution to the broad field of children’s and young adult literature and literacy. As Director of Literacy and Learning […]

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  • Vale Sherryl Jordan

    Posted on 24 January 2024

    Readers and the Aotearoa book sector are sharing memories of award-winning children’s author Sherryl Jordan who has died aged 74. Sherryl was a long-time NZSA member and is remembered for many award-winning books written for children, especially historical novels and works of fantasy. Her publisher Scholastic New Zealand has written a tribute to the author, […]

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  • US Lerner Publishing Group acquires local children’s book publisher Gecko Press

    Posted on 21 December 2023

    December 19 Wellington-based Gecko Press finds a new home at Lerner Publishing Group Lerner Publishing Group has announced the acquisition of Wellington publisher Gecko Press, an award-winning, internationally-focused publisher of curiously good books for children. Gecko Press, 18 years old, has developed an international niche market for handpicked picture books, board books and chapter books for […]

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  • Judges announced for 2024 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

    Posted on 12 December 2023

      12 DECEMBER Public and school librarians, teachers, booksellers, award-winning authors and illustrators, as well as passionate advocates of te reo Māori and te ao Māori, make up the two panels appointed to judge entries in the 2024 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.   Wānaka secondary school and public librarian Maia […]

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  • Submissions open for 2024 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

    Posted on 16 November 2023

    Entries have opened for the 2024 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, with an increase in the prize money on offer. The New Zealand Book Awards Trust Te Ohu Tiaki i Te Rau Hiringa is now inviting submissions for these annual awards that recognise and celebrate the best books for young readers […]

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