The Reckoning: Are we really one?
How many books have you read about Muslims since the Christchurch mosque shootings? How many have you read in your lifetime? In this...
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Book Reviews: New non-fiction from Aotearoa
Fascinating facts aren't just found in Frank Worsley's famous expedition to Antarctica, but also in our local shores, with captivating...
Book Reviews: New New Zealand Non-Fiction
Here's a peek at three new non-fiction titles, as reviewed by Esther Kiernan (with a little input from her nine-year-old son). With two...
Picture Books for Resilience and Persistence
Helping children deal with obstacles and setbacks is a core part of parenting and teaching. Today education lecturer and writer Frank...
Interview with illustrator Phoebe Morris
Phoebe Morris is the illustrator of a series of acclaimed picture book biographies written by David Hill, which have included the stories...
Book Reviews: Four Fancy NZ Picture Books
Early Childhood teacher Sara Croft reviews four New Zealand picture books. Two take us on the sea, and the other two feature a plethora...
Book Review: Sky High, by David Hill & Phoebe Morris
David Hill and Phoebe Morris have collaborated on a third picture book in their series introducing young New Zealanders to historic...
Juliet Jacka and Sally Sutton on writing for kids
Writing children’s books may seem romantic at remove, but — as with many things — it’s less glossy up close. As Kiwi writers Juliet Jacka...
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