Long overdue (many public libraries in New Zealand are abandoning overdue fines) here at last is the summation of the New Zealand month - February 2020. Now that I look back on that month I see there are so many writers, events, celebrations that I could have (and I am sure some of my colleagues … Continue reading New Zealand writing – wrap up
School Journals
While Michael King was able to trace a widely held misbelief about the discovery of New Zealand back to a School Journal publication I want to draw your attention to this amazing resource and to explain why they have actually done much more good than harm. It was first published on May 9th 1907 and … Continue reading School Journals
Joy Cowley – New Zealand Children’s Literature
When it comes to children's literature writers in New Zealand - three people are legendary in their contributions and encouragement of others. One was Margaret Mahy, one is Maurice Gee and one is Joy Cowley. Read NZ wrote an article about the 50 books all New Zealand Children must read and couldn't decide on just … Continue reading Joy Cowley – New Zealand Children’s Literature
Margaret Mahy – New Zealand Children’s writer extraordinaire
When it comes to children's writing in New Zealand, Margaret Mahy has made an incredible contribution over her lifetime. She was a children's librarian in Christchurch until 1980 when she resigned to write fulltime. Her work has been translated into 15 different languages and has won many awards. The Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and Lecture Award began in … Continue reading Margaret Mahy – New Zealand Children’s writer extraordinaire
Global Literature in Libraries Initiative 