Books Alive programme announced

“We’ve had such amazing feedback from libraries, children and authors that have participated in the Books Alive virtual programme these past two years, that we’re delighted to be bringing it back again,” says LIANZA executive director Ana Pickering. “While the pandemic continues to create challenges for in-person events, it’s such a bonus that we can still promote the best of New Zealand children’s and young adult literature, and the joy of reading, through the online reach of libraries and their communities around the country.”

Librarians will also be sharing virtual storytimes featuring the finalist books in the lead-up to the awards ceremony on 10 August. These readings will also be hosted on LIANZA’s YouTube channel, and shared from there to our social media channels as well as the libraries involved.

The 2022 NZCYA finalists will also get the chance to engage in person with hundreds of Wellington school children on the day of the awards ceremony, with a booked-out programme of Books Alive events at the National Library’s Tiakiwai Conference Centre, facilitated by an  team from Wellington City Libraries.