How many children's books have you read that tell stories of family violence and abuse? Today author, speaker and survivor of family...

At The Sapling we believe that books grow humans. What kinds of books grew Ockham-shortlisted writer Brannavan Gnanalingam? An intriguing...

The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye tells a tale encompassing stories strewn over decades of the creation of Singapore. The apathetic yet...

Simie Simpson reviews four books: Dig, Dump, Roll by Sally Sutton and Brian Lovelock; Granny McFlitter, The Champion Knitter, by Heather...

Wellington-based writer and theatre-maker Jo Randerson is appearing in four events at the Wellington Writers & Readers Festival this...

The Sapling launched exactly one year ago today. Happy first birthday to us! From founding editors Jane Arthur and Sarah Forster, and...

Elizabeth Heritage investigates representations of gender in New Zealand children's book publishing by looking at the 2017 bestsellers...

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

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

Matariki Williams reviews three books: The Anzac Violin: Alexander Aitken’s Story, by Jennifer Beck and Robyn Belton; The New Zealand...

Zac McCallum is the School Librarian at Halswell School in Christchurch, but many of you will know of him from his years in the...

These are some of our best-loved characters from New Zealand Picture Books and Junior Fiction titles. But do you know their names? 1. I...

Happy 10th Birthday to Little Island Press! In celebration of this anniversary, Auckland teacher, writer and mother Emmaline Matagi sat...

Disability consultant, activist and blogger Robyn Hunt explains the literacy challenges faced by children with disabilities, and the many...

We are pleased to present the first in a regular monthly series highlighting the work, expertise and enthusiasm of some of the greatest...