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Karen McMillan, from the Hibiscus Coast north of Auckland, is about to publish her 18th book. She tells us a bit about the latest book
Auckland author Yvette Carol, author of the Chronicles of Aden Weaver trilogy, answers a few questions about her life as a writer. Have certain authors
Helen Vivienne Fletcher is a children’s and young adult author, playwright and spoken word poet. She has won and been shortlisted for numerous writing competitions
James Russell, author of the best-selling Dragon Defenders series, answers a few questions about why he writes. What inspires you to write? That something that
Kate B. Gordon – founder of Kiwi Kids Read Kiwi Books – answers a few questions about her writing life. What inspires you to write
Eleanor Kit is the pen name of Michelle Wade. A pen name inspired by two hardworking business minded grandmothers, who provided an exemplar for my
This book sang to my heart the moment I began reading it. Quite simply I could not put it down. Set in South Africa, it brought memories to the fore of my travels prior to Nelson Mandela’s election
Jon married the girl next door and together Jon and Barbara began building their floating home – a traditional ketch – while they were still
Posting a review of a book that’s available from Kiwi Kids Read Kiwi Books that you and/or your children and teens have enjoyed is helpful for other book buyers to see if the book is likely to interest the young readers in their life.
Katrina was born in the Waikato. She spent 20 years living everywhere from a 200 year-old English cottage, an old silk road house in an
Christchurch born and bred, but now resident in Whanganui, Maureen Sudlow has lived and travelled extensively throughout New Zealand. A former member of the New
Sharon Holt is a children’s author and creator of books and resources in te reo Māori. Several of her books have won or been shortlisted
Marie Langley is a freelance writer, working from her home in Golden Bay, in the top northwest corner of the South Island. Previously, she spent
Susannah Whaley is studying towards her PhD in Art History in Auckland and works at a book shop. She never stops returning to her hometown
Jo is the librarian at two central Auckland Primary schools and an author of books for small people… with an animal theme to date. She
Claire lives in Palmerston North with her husband, three children, and a dog and cat who closely supervise Claire while she writes. She has worked
Rodney Strong is a Porirua based author of children’s books and cozy mysteries. After spending many years practicing to be a writer, he decided to
Adele Gaddes is a well travelled, proud New Zealander. She loves detail, learning, and being outdoors – always appreciating the little things. She has grown
Kiwi author and freelance writer for Tots to Teens magazine Rose Stanley marks Brain Awareness Month and has some suggestions for our KKRKB community about how reading can help when our brains are feeling overtaxed with everything that’s going on in our world.
Arturo is my new best friend. I bet he’d be full of amazing stories to share over a cuppa. Bold and daring, this is a mouse who likes to live dangerously.
Kate Lattey – author of the Pony Jumpers series – answers a few questions about her writing life. Q. Why do you like writing for
A much-acclaimed children’s book author from Auckland, New Zealand, James has created a wonderful world of adventures that can be experienced through eight books so
Waata the Weta has a wild mop of funky red hair, the hugest teethy grin, an adventurous spirit, and more facial expressions than you could ever imagine in one so small.
Wellington author Denika Mead – who published her first book when she was 15 – answers three questions about her writing life. Q. Have certain
Jenny has been teaching for over twenty years. She’s married to Eden and is a mother of five girls. Jenny started her journey of sharing
Tom E. Moffatt writes stories and jokes to make himself laugh-out-loud. When other people find them funny he considers it a double-bonus. He is an
Kapiti Coast author Anna Kenna takes time away from her next Viola Vincent Reporting novel to answer three questions about her writing life. Q. When
A Kiwi native with a deep love for history and storytelling, Anya Forest has published two Fiordland Fables books – Home from the Homer and
Kate Lattey lives on a six-acre farm in Foxton, New Zealand with a horse, a pony, a dog, a cat, a rooster, two hens, and
