Coming Back – a family affair
The death of the father of the family whose ordeal David Hill's YA novel Coming Back is based on spurred him to think about how writers...
THE SAMPLING: Answering to the Caul
Ted Dawe's latest novel was released in paperback format last spring – and now, you can get your hands on it in ebook form, for teen and...
From the Shop Floor: Paige’s Book Gallery
We are pleased to present a regular series highlighting the work, expertise and enthusiasm of some of the greatest booksellers of New...
THE SAMPLING: The King's Nightingale
We are incredibly excited to be sharing the first snippet from Sherryl Jordan's forthcoming novel, The King's Nightingale. Due out at the...
Crafts with Fifi: Hatch your own Marvellous Marvin!
Long-time readers of The Sapling will remember that in our first year, we had a regular crafting feature from the super talented Fifi...
Musicians Make Amazing Picture Books
Many of our wonderful picture book writers are both musicians and writers. Diana Neild, writer of Daddy Monster A-B-C and the...
SPCA summer Reading Challenge
Read for animals this summer with the SPCA Reading Challenge, run by Read NZ. It all started when we asked a group of self-described...
Bookshop List: Good Books from Good books
Good Books is one of the youngest bookshops in the country, only springing to life this past spring. But they have already developed a...
Quiz: Kupu pukapuka i te reo Maaori
The time has once again come for another Sapling quiz! Today we're testing your knowledge of ētahi kupu pukapuka i te reo Māori – some...
Terrific gifts for Teens
The Sapling is dedicated to bringing you the best books from Aotearoa for gifting this holidays. It's our final batch of recommendations...
Book List: Detectives, Spies, & other Sneaky Sorts
Picture this. You're a bookseller, being asked for recommendations for a ten-year-old kid who loves reading but needs something new. You...
Fantastic gifts for kids aged 8-12
The Sapling is dedicated to bringing you the best books from Aotearoa for gifting this holidays. This week we've got some rad...
Great gifts for kids aged 5-7
The Sapling is dedicated to bringing you the best books from Aotearoa for gifting this holidays. This week we bring you the coolest books...
Day In the Life of an illustrator: Flox
Even if you don't know Flox... you know Flox. Her iconic artwork has appeared on everything from murals to umbrellas to trains – to...
What did you do in the War, Grannie?
Dame Fiona Kidman is a legend of letters in Aotearoa. Among her many achievements and accolades, she's been the recipient of the Prime...