Entries for the 2026 Sargeson Short Story Prize are now open. Judge, Becky Manawatu, deadline 30 June.
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Choosing to Fly Lecture for Margaret Mahy Award YouTube video by Tim Tipene

Author Tim Tipene, 2026 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medallist.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK5B...

@lianza.bsky.social @nzsa.bsky.social @nzsauthorswgtn.bsky.social #storylinesnz #nzauthors #MargaretMahyAward #ChildrensLiterature #nzbooks #aucklandevents #ReadersAndWriters #LiteracyMatters

Thought-provoking Storylines NZ Margaret Mahy Award lecture at Auckland’s @nationallibrarynz.bsky.social, delivered by the uber-talented (& incredibly deserving) Tim Tipene.

Well worth the trip up from Kirikiriroa! Thanks, team!!!
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🙌: Dawn McMillan at Paeroa Library this morning.

#oratiabooks @doverpublications.bsky.social #ineedanewbum #ineedanewbutt @freedomreadproject.bsky.social #readingforfun @mychal3ts.bsky.social @abluebox.bsky.social @jedipadmaster.bsky.social

A Colourful Celebration of Culture Rere Atu Ki Poronihia: Flight to Polynesia by Tangaroa Paul & Luca Tu'avao Walton ( Oratia ) The students are flying to Hawaii to perform...

"A heartwarming story about friendship, celebrating differences, and cultural pride."

Maria Gill reviews Rere Atu ki Poronihia / Flight to Polynesia for Kids Books NZ
#tangaroapaul #oratiabooks #diversityandinclusion #reomāori

kidsbooksnz.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-co... @abluebox.bsky.social

Woohoo!!! Can’t wait to go down & see it! 🥳

Author Talk today, to the ELP English Language Group in Hamilton East. Fabulous people, great conversation & lots of interesting questions - not to mention a really decent morning tea! 🤭
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Author Talk today, to the ELP English Language Group in Hamilton East. Fabulous people, great conversation & lots of interesting questions - not to mention a really decent morning tea! 🤭
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Another fun event in the Tron tonight. The wonderful Elisabeth Easther kept everyone entertained with readings & the ‘story behind the story’ of her debut novel, Seed. Sounds like a cracker - can’t wait to read it!
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LOVE Luca’s mahi! ❤️🇹🇴❗️

Oratia Pasifika Books

#oratiabooks #pasifikabooks @abluebox.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social @etangata.bsky.social @thesaplingnz.bsky.social @feanatuakoi.bsky.social @christchurchlib.bsky.social @nationallibrarynz.bsky.social @lianza.bsky.social

A book cover showing a surreal illustration of a horse, head down, half in a body of water with tentacles wrapped around it. Song of the Saltings by Rachael King.

COVER REVEAL! I’m pleased to share the cover of the ANZ edition of Song of the Saltings, published by the wonderful folk at @allenandunwinnz.bsky.social Gorgeous and strange illustration by Corinne Reid and designed by Kate Barraclough. Coming 28 April. @allenandunwin.bsky.social

Fabulous evening concert tonight, fundraising for earthquake strengthening at St Peter’s Anglican Cathedral in Kirikiriroa. WOW, wow, wow! Looking forward to their market day tomorrow. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

The artwork for my poem is divine - love it when my copies turn up in the mail. Bit proud this poem was commended for the 2025 Caterpillar Prize #childrenspoetry #poem

Books about Aotearoa New Zealand

The NZ Series
A non-fiction resource for general readers and schools, introducing complex subjects in concise terms.

#nzhistory #nzgeography #oratiabooks #thenzseries @philippaw.bsky.social @christchurchlib.bsky.social @thesaplingnz.bsky.social @nzsauthorswgtn.bsky.social @nzsa.bsky.social

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Swapna Haddow holding a copy of The Terrible Trio: The Day the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Ran Out. She’s a bit chuffed about that.

Starred review of The Terrible Trio: The Day the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Ran Out from ALA’s Booklist ⭐️

The Terrible Trio: The Day the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Ran Out is OUT NOW! And we’ve started with a starred review in the Booklist ⭐️
#pukapuka

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Our daughter takes us there, every time we go down! 😋

I miss Scopa hot chocolates! 😋

Love @beckamoor.bsky.social’s illustrations! The fourth Reggie Rabbit book is out now 🐰🔍

Just finished reading my first book of the year.

‘Northbound’ tells the story of @naomiarnold.bsky.social’s epic four-season trek on the Te Araroa trail. SO good, that I’m now listening to the audiobook, read by the author herself! 🥳

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shel silverstein was a prophet

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‘the inexpressible nothing’ ✨

‘The way I found
Of opening a poem I took
From the way he walked into a field.’ 🌾

Marlon Williams is SO great! 💗

‘So much light in what we call the dark’ ⚡️

Apply Now: Te Tupu Hauroa Development Grants 2026 The Māori Literature Trust invites submissions from mid-career Māori writers seeking to undertake development opportunities between February – May 2026.

A new grant! Te Waka Taki Kōrero – Māori Literature Trust invites submissions from mid-career Māori writers seeking to undertake development opportunities between February – May 2026. There are two grants available to the value of $6,000 each. Deadline 30 Jan 2026.