Welcome to Storylines
He whakaoho kaipānui, he tautoko kaituhi, kaitā hoki Inspiring young readers by supporting writers and illustrators
Storylines promotes awareness of the importance of reading and books for all children and young adults; works to ensure children and young adults in New Zealand have access to high quality literature; and supports the writers and illustrators of literature for children and young adults in New Zealand. We aim to inspire children, young adults and their whanau to enjoy the magic of books and reading, especially reading books created for them by New Zealand writers and illustrators.
LATEST NEWS
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Tim Tipene Named 2026 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medallist
Tim Tipene Named 2026 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medallist The Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki is delighted to announce Tim Tipene as
Storylines Margaret Mahy National Awards Day 2026
📚 Book your tickets here for the Storylines Margaret Mahy National Awards Day Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary writers, illustrators and champions of
Januarys Aotearoa Children’s Junior Fiction and Young Adult Bestseller List
Each month, the Aotearoa Children’s Junior Fiction and Young Adults Bestseller List highlights the bestselling junior fiction and young adult titles by New Zealand writers.Find
Reading matters
Reading to and with young people of all ages is crucial to their development, not just their reading skills. National Library outlines just how important it is, and why reading matters to young people of all ages. It highlights how, as a reading role model, whānau has a big influence on their child’s or teenager’s interest in reading outside school. One of the best ways whānau can help is through fostering a love of reading — beginning at birth.
Videos and Tip Sheets – Member-only
Storylines members enjoy exclusive access to a growing library of video content offering behind-the-scenes insights into the creative and writing processes of some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading children’s and YA writers and illustrators. Members can also explore our Top Ten Tips sheets, packed with practical advice for writers and illustrators, created by some of the country’s most respected creatives.
Our latest addition comes from author Swapna Haddow: Top Ten Tips for Writing Graphic Novels.
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Other organisations who share our objective of promoting books and reading in New Zealand include:
