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West Coast Story Tour, 31 October 31-4 November
Authors Ben Brown and Belinda O’Keefe, and illustrator Lisa Allen set off down the West Coast to entertain and enlighten students of all ages. We
Join David Hill on the September Digital Story Tour
Join David Hill on Wednesday 21 September 2022 for this free event. At 11.00am David presents to Years 4-6 on: Writing about your fascinating self.
Webinar for writers and illustrators
On Saturday 8 October at 3pm we host a webinar for children’s writers and illustrators, featuring two key publishing figures in Australia: leading literary agent,
Welcome to Storylines
Ko tā mātou e whai nei, ko te whakaohooho i ngā taitamariki o Aotearoa me ō rātou whānau kia whai i te whakamīharotanga o te pānui pukapuka, otirā, ko aua pukapuka mā rātou i hangaia ai e ngā ringa tuhi, e ngā ringa tā o Aotearoa.
Storylines aims to inspire young New Zealanders and their whanau to enjoy the magic of reading, especially reading books created for them by New Zealand writers and illustrators.
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, whanau members have a big influence on their child’s or teenager’s interest in reading outside school. One of the best ways whanau members can help is through fostering a love of reading — beginning at birth.
Videos and Tip Sheets – Member-only
Storylines members can access a series of videos that provide insights into the creative and writing processes of some of New Zealand’s top children’s and YA writers and illustrators. They can also access Top Ten Tips sheets with advice on a range of topics for writers and illustrators, written by leading New Zeland writers and illustrators.
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