Quiz: NZ Booklovers Awards 2026
The finalists for the NZ Booklovers Awards were announced yesterday, which gives us the perfect excuse for the first quiz of the year! Read on to test your knowledge of the finalists … Questions Answers
Graci Kim
The Sampling: Dreamslinger
By Graci Kim The first book in Graci Kim’s highly anticipated new Slinger series was launched over the weekend, and shot straight to the top of the bestseller’s list. We’re thrilled to share the first chapter with you. Chapter 1…
Imagination and connection: Family itineraries for the Auckland Writers Festival
Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki runs 13–18 May and every year the programme includes events for young readers. We asked Families and Schools Programmer Gabrielle Vincent to tell us about this year’s sessions and give you some itineraries to…
Day in the Life: Graci Kim
It’s time to look into a day in the life of another Aotearoa book creator! New York Times bestselling author Graci Kim reveals all the hardships of being on tour. A day in the life of an author, you ask?…
Reviews: Three New Junior Fiction Releases
Claudine Tapsell brings us this latest batch of junior fiction reviews, featuring a splendid standalone novel, a gripping sequel, and the finale to a (locally and internationally) well-loved series! Read on to see what she had to say about them….