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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Super-interesting Storylines NZ ‘Storytelling Secrets’ event at Kirikiriroa’s Books for Kids. A stellar panel (illustrator Monica Koster & writers @melszymanik.bsky.social, Tom E Moffatt, @sherrylwriter.bsky.social & Sanna Thompson) chaired by the ever-fabulous Rosemary Tisdale. What a night! ❤️🇳🇿📚❗️

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Woohoo!!! Such great news! 🥳 🎉🎊 LOVED my time as 2024 Children’s Writer in Residence & highly recommend it. C’mon children’s writers - get applying! 🤩 www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...

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Otago celebrates return of Children’s Writer in Residence

New Zealand’s longest established residency for children’s writers returns and with it the promise of more stories for, and about, our children and young people.

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The first book in a brand new series by me, #YitingLee and @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social is out today! Meet Diplo and his pals as they deal with their DINOSAUR-sized feelings in this junior fiction series, perfect for young readers #edusky

Cover of Diplo Dinosaur wants a Roarsome Friend, illustrated by Yiting Lee. Out now!

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Li Chen @exocomics.com · 04/08/2026

Hey Kiwis! I'll be at Little Unity in Auckland next Saturday so please drop by and I'll scribble on your books! 😻🔎✏️

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Line, by me and @fawa.bsky.social, is out today - it’s about the Partition, with a hopeful message at its heart. Both Indian and Pakistani voices worked on this making it particularly special. Published by @scholasticuk.bsky.social and available in bookshops now 🙏🏾 #EduSky #Skybrarians #UKKidLit

A photo of The Line, a picture book by British Indian author Swapna Haddow and British Pakistani illustrator Farah Shah. The story is set during the Partition and is about finding hope in a nation divided.

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Oratia Books @oratiabooks.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Reposting from New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (instagram) a great pic of Heather Haylock, author of Koro Wētā, one of this year’s finalists in the BookHub Picture Book Award category! 🦗🦗🦗 #NZCYA #booksalive #oratiabooks #reomāori #wētā @nzcyabookawards.bsky.social #nzbooks

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Fun launch at Poppies tonight for The Crash by Sally Wenley. Looking forward to reading it! ❤️🇳🇿📚

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Fun presenting to the Friends of the Hamilton City Libraries group tonight. Thanks to Joan Gibbons for the invitation & Gerri Judkins for the atmospheric photo! 🤣 ❤️🇳🇿📚

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The Terrible Trio: The Mystery of the Lost Cape is out now! Happy reading, you superheroes 🦸🏽‍♀️

A copy of The Terrible Trio: The Mystery of the Lost Cape book, illustrated by Minky Stapleton, surrounded by a bunch of tiny yellow rubber ducks. The ducks will make sense if you read the book so go read it!

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Oratia Books @oratiabooks.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

"Oratia have created a useful resource for every school and library, not to mention many homes." Trevor Agnew reviews Sauniga O Le ‘Ava Samoa/The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa agnewreading.blogspot.com/search/label... #oratiabooks #SamoanLanguageWeek #VaiasooleGaganaSamoa @etangata.bsky.social

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IIML @modernletters.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Entries for the 2026 Sargeson Short Story Prize are now open. Judge, Becky Manawatu, deadline 30 June. Details here: www.waikato.ac.nz/about/facult...

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

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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Oratia Books @oratiabooks.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

"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

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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...

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

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

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

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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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

LOVE Luca’s mahi! ❤️🇹🇴❗️

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Rachael King @rachaelking70.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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

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.

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Moderately Salty @melszymanik.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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

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Oratia Books @oratiabooks.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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 @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

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

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 ⭐️

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

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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damniel spookradski @self.agency · 27/12/2025

shel silverstein was a prophet

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

‘the inexpressible nothing’ ✨

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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

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IIML @modernletters.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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.

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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.

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Li Chen @exocomics.com · 15/12/2025

I visited the Penguin Books Australia studio recently and made a little video about how to draw Beans! Hope you like it :D www.youtube.com/watch?v=oALr...

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Learn how to draw Detective Beans with author Li Chen

YouTube video by Penguin Books Australia

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

‘like otters wrapped in kelp’ 🦦

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

‘poems skinned free of poets’ ⚡️

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

‘In a field I am the absence of field.’ 🦠

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Feana Tu’akoi @feanatuakoi.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

‘Time and instants glitter in the running stream’ ✨

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