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Book Quiz: Old Books, New Illustrations
Some beautiful new picture books that have hit shelves in recent years have had roots of an older vintage. So our latest quiz challenges...
Book Reviews: A Series To Get Kids Hooked
Rachel Moore reviews the first two titles in the series for mature junior readers. These books deal with many of the issues our kids face...
English-to-Maaori Translating – It's Not Child's Play
Hēni Jacob has shared her thoughts the translation of kids books into te reo Māori, specifically the second Diary of a Wimpy Kid book:...
Te Whakamaaori – Ehara I Te Mahi Maa Te Tamariki
Nā Hēni Jacob i whakarato āna whakaaro mō te whakamāoritanga o ngā pukapuka mō ngā tamariki, inarā, ko te pukapuka Te Rātaka a Tama...
The Badjelly Chronicles: Episode Five
How New Zealand developed an obsession with Spike Milligan's beloved baddest witch in all the world. In this five-part series, Gemma...
The Badjelly Chronicles: Episode Four
How New Zealand developed an obsession with Spike Milligan's beloved baddest witch in all the world. In this five-part series, Gemma...
The Badjelly Chronicles: Episode Three
How New Zealand developed an obsession with Spike Milligan's beloved baddest witch in all the world. In this five-part series, Gemma...
The Badjelly Chronicles: Episode Two
How New Zealand developed an obsession with Spike Milligan's beloved baddest witch in all the world. In this five-part series, Gemma...
The Badjelly Chronicles: Episode One
How New Zealand developed an obsession with Spike Milligan's beloved baddest witch in all the world. In this five-part series, Gemma...
The Reckoning: Is it fair to pass on our despair?
We grew up watching the world end – at least on-screen. Our children are growing up watching it happen in real time. How do we prepare...
Looking for Lost Wonders with Sarah Ell
As a nation, we like to think of ourselves as conservation-minded, but that hasn't always been the case. Sarah Ell's new book Lost...
Book Reviews: New YA from Mountains to Coasts
There are all manner of different YA titles hitting Aotearoa's shelves this autumn, with a focus on real life storytelling and issues...
The Mahy Questionnaire: David Hill
Your favourite Mahy Questionnaire is back! Our second instalment of the year features author, playwright, poet, columnist, and critic...
Damien Wilkins: The Books that formed me
Damien Wilkins has written over a dozen books for adults, including novels, short story collections, and poetry, and this month he...
Illustrator Feature: Laya Mutton-Rogers
One of the most exciting new artists to pop up on our radar in the last six months has been Laya Mutton-Rogers, the artist behind the...
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