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Author interview: The Hager-Hill Histories
In this fascinating insight into the minds of two of our best children's literature writers, Mandy Hager and David Hill talk to each...


Miriama Kamo and the Reinstated Stars of Matariki
Matariki has been celebrated in several picture books in recent years, but broadcaster Miriama Kamo’s new book, The Stolen Stars of...


Miriama Kamo me nga Whetu i Whakahokia
Kua whakanuia a Matariki i ētahi pukapuka tamariki i ēnei tau tata kua hipa, engari ko te pukapuka hou a Miriama Kamo, ko Ngā Whetū...


From the Shop Floor: Wardini Books
We are pleased to present a regular monthly series highlighting the work, expertise and enthusiasm of some of the greatest children's...


Across the Ditch: Author and editor Sue Whiting
Australian author Sue Whiting has written numerous books in a variety of genres: fiction and nonfiction, picture books through to YA,...


Tara Black and Chris Riddell: A Drawing Date
Illustrator and live-drawer Tara Black had a Skype date with Chris Riddell in advance of his appearance in New Zealand for the Auckland...


Emerging YA Fiction Writer Graci Goldhart
Today we're delighted to introduce Graci Goldhart, a Young Adult writer, diplomat, and one of the founders of #LoveAtFirstChapter, Kia...


Margaret Mahy Award-winner, Janice Marriott
Janice Marriott has written fiction and non-fiction for children and adults; she is an editor, audio producer, screenwriter, poet,...


From the Shop Floor: Dorothy Butler's
We are pleased to present a regular monthly series highlighting the work, expertise and enthusiasm of some of the greatest children's...


Author interview: Pauline (Vaeluaga) Smith
NZ-Pasifika writer Pauline (Vaeluaga) Smith has recently published her first book, Dawn Raid, as a part of Scholastic's 'My New Zealand...


From the Shop Floor: Children's Room Otago
We are pleased to present a regular monthly series highlighting the work, expertise and enthusiasm of some of the greatest children's...


Writer Interview: Maria Gill and Glyn Harper
Glyn Harper’s and Maria Gill’s latest books are both part of the final year of publishing in commemoration of the centenary of WWI. Bobby...


NZ Festival Interview: Sonny Liew
The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye tells a tale encompassing stories strewn over decades of the creation of Singapore. The apathetic yet...


Across the Ditch: Kate and Jol Temple
Terri-Rose Baynton, the New Zealand-based illustrator of much-talked-about new picture book Room On Our Rock, interviews Kate and Jol...


NZ Festival Interview: R. A. Spratt
R. A. Spratt is an award winning author and television writer, best known for her two series' Nanny Piggins and Friday Barnes, Girl...
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