Maurice Gee, a true taonga of literature, has died. Here we share tributes from his readers. I only crossed paths with Maurice once. It was at the Book Awards back in 2011, when my story, Hill and Hole, was shortlisted….
Children’s book illustrator, author and artist Trevor Pye passed away on 17 January 2023. Born in Te Awamutu in 1952, Trevor worked as an art teacher, artist, lecturer and children’s book illustrator. His illustrations appear in over 200 books, alongside…
Barbara Murison, MNZM, was one of the most dedicated supporters of children’s literature in New Zealand for over 60 years. Through her career as a librarian, and as a reviewer and manuscript assessor, she was a wonderful person to have…