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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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Narrative Prize 2022 – open for submissions
The $4,000 NARRATIVE PRIZE is awarded annually for the best short story, novel excerpt, poem, one-act play, graphic story, or work of literary nonfiction published by a new or emerging writer in Narrative. The deadline for entries for each year’s award is June 15. The prize is announced each September and is given to the best work […]
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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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New Holland NZ list changes hands, bought by Upstart Press
New Holland Publishing Group Chief Executive Fiona Schultz announced today that the group has sold their New Zealand publishing business to Upstart Press Ltd, an Auckland-based independent publisher. New Holland Publishers has been publishing in NZ for over 20 years and has a successful list of non-fiction titles, from cooking to natural history, travel to […]
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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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NZ Booklovers Awards 2022 winners announced
D.V. Bishop, Lucy Corry, Stacey Morrison and Jeremy Sherlock are winners in the 2022 NZ Booklovers Awards announced today. ‘We are delighted to announce three award-winning books that families in New Zealand will enjoy for many reasons,’ says NZ Booklovers Director Karen McMillan. ‘Our winning novel seamlessly blends historical fiction with crime thriller. Our lifestyle […]
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Dunedin Fringe Festival coming up
March 17-27 the Dunedin Fringe Festival is taking over Ōtepoti Dunedin and your screens. Visit the website to filter the programme by date and genre – or to look exclusively for free or online shows. With all events $30 and under, and lots to see for free, what are you waiting for – tickets are […]
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Going West – 2 LIVE Events in April
Determinedly returning from the virtual quagmire of zoomed connections, Going West presents two lively in-person experiences during April: Shifted Ground, an intimate literary salon; and The Listening Sand, a unique outdoor environmental writing experience. Shifted Ground is an intimate literary salon in the theatre of Lopdell House. You will hear new works from poetry stars […]
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WORD turns 25 – Save the dates
WORD Christchurch 2022 is back with renewed energy after a wonderful summer break and have the dates for this year’s 25th birthday festival. 31 AUGUST – 4 SEPTEMBER 2022 Stay tuned as the programme unfolds, and we work to bring you the best of New Zealand and international books, storytelling and ideas. Yes, there will […]
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Calling all Māori storytellers!
Te Pou Theatre Ka tangi te pīpīwharauroa, ko te karere a Mahuru Kōanga is heralded by the blossoming of the kōwhai and the call of the pīpīwharauroa as it returns to our shores. This is traditionally a time of joining together and combining efforts to prepare the ground and plant for the next harvest. We […]
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New leader for WORD Christchurch – Steph Walker
WORD Christchurch is delighted to announce the appointment of Ōtautahi’s own Steph Walker as its new Executive Director. Steph replaces Marianne Hargreaves who is stepping away after 11 years in the role. With a background in arts management and marketing, Steph Walker has spent 15 years spearheading arts programmes and special projects in Aotearoa, London […]
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