Book List: NZ-focused young reader novels
In response to a request The Sapling put out on Twitter, teacher and author Sarina Dickson has compiled this wonderful list of New...
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Book Reviews: Three Non-fiction Books
Carly Thomas reviews two non-fiction books for older kids that explore ideas of people and place, and a fun rhyming book for younger...
Book Reviews: Two Great Female Writers
Sarah Forster reviews another fantastic YA book by Eileen Merriman, and a book by Philippa Werry telling a WW1 story from the...
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,...
2017 Christmas Shopping List: Factual Books
Do you want to be sure you're getting top-shelf books for your favourite people this Christmas - or on any gift-giving occasion? We are...
Book Reviews: Journeys and Exploration
Each of these three new non-fiction titles presents fascinating information in an engaging and imaginative way. Coincidentally, they all...
Vale Barbara Murison: Champion of Kids' Lit
Barbara Murison, MNZM, was one of the most dedicated supporters of children's literature in New Zealand for over 60 years. Through her...
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