J L Williams
J L (Janine) Williams lives in Whangarei, Northland. She writes compelling historical New Zealand fiction about young people with dreams. Her first book, Holding The
J L (Janine) Williams lives in Whangarei, Northland. She writes compelling historical New Zealand fiction about young people with dreams. Her first book, Holding The
Wellington children’s book author and zookeeper Danni Rae highlights the hazards of plastic pollution on the little strawberry hermit crab in her second picture book
Storylines Children’s Literature Trust Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa is delighted to once again celebrate excellence in New Zealand publishing for children and young adults
Tessa Duder trained as a journalist and has published more than forty works of fiction, non-fiction and anthologies for both children and adults. Her debut
The Kiwi Kids’ Bookstore is supporting this year’s Kiwi Christmas Books campaign and invites donations from Wanaka and Upper Clutha locals to support local families.
Mt Maunganui teacher releases third hilarious illustrated children’s novel Andrew Macdonald, aka Mr Mac, is once again making Kiwi kids laugh with his crazy alien
Auckland author Karen McMillan has released a fun kids ‘ cookbook called The Quokka Logic and Baking Book. If you’re a fan of Karen’s bestselling
Fierce gusts jostled the car… a wave reared over the seawall and smashed against Caitlin’s window. A tropical cyclone is just one of the challenges
Lucy Bee and the Secret Gene is the first of three novels for 9-12 year old readers created by Kapiti Coast author Anne Ingram. We’re
Auckland author James Russell has released the second book in his exciting Children of the Rush series, and we’re fortunate to be able to
Danni is a Wellington based zookeeper and conservationist with a passion for connecting children with animals and the environment. She has worked in Australia, New
Auckland author Kate S. Richards lives with her husband and two young adult kids in a house in the woods, with a menagerie of cats,
J (Jennifer) Rackham is a fantasy fiction writer and illustrator based in Auckland, New Zealand with her husband, child and cat. Starting drawing to prove
Kiwi teen author Denika Mead writes compelling fantasy novels. Denika shares the prologue (first chapter) of The Last Kingdom for followers of The Kiwi Kids’
The Kiwi Kids’ Bookstore is pleased to feature an important new addition to the New Zealand children’s literature scene. The DANZ Children’s Book Award, which
Wellington’s Fifi Colston is a straight-up creative with her fingers in many arty pies. She is an award-winning junior-fiction novelist and illustrator of more than
Je t’aime, an Auckland-based writer and twin mom, experienced prenatal depression during the first trimester of her twin pregnancy. Seeking ways to improve her emotional
Tim Tipene, Ngāpuhi, is a children’s writer and founder of Warrior Kids, a community organisation working with at-risk children. After teaching self defence for women
Monica (Moni) grew up in Dunedin and lives in Waitati with her family. She has written, illustrated and published three children’s books, inspired by a
Lindy Davis is an author, journalist and creative writer. She works in print media and released her children’s book series The Golden Scarab and The
I’m excited to talk about a new project that connects New Zealand authors and illustrators with local school students called Kiwi Author Pen Pals –
A 16-year-old Kāpiti Coast student is among the writers and illustrators announced today as finalists in the 2023 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and
Kelly Wilson is the bestselling author of six autobiographical non-fiction books: For the Love of Horses, Stallion Challenges, Mustang Ride, Saving the Snowy Brumbies, Taming
Nikki is both an author and an illustrator. She specialises in titles for 4 – 7 year olds and have won a number of awards
Children’s writer and primary school librarian Vanessa Hatley-Owen is the author of When Dad Came Home (Oratia, 2018) and Farewell Anahera (Duck Creek Press, 2023). She has also
I am an author, wife and mum to my children Quin and Stellar. My life is full of adventure and laughter. I blaze my own
David Hill is a prolific and highly regarded New Zealand writer, playwright, poet, columnist and critic. Best known for his highly popular and award-winning body
The Monkey and the Moonbeam is Auckland author Jonathan Smith’s debut picture book, publishing by Little Love. There is a forgotten part of the world,
Ulrika Hedquist is a writer, journalist and health coach, living in Auckland. Horses, coffee, salt liquorice and snow are some of her favourite things. Ulrika’s
Kimberly Andrews is a trained biologist and geologist who grew up in the Canadian Rockies. She has lived and worked in New Zealand, Borneo and