Join us in celebrating the launch of Turkey Hurly-Burly, a joyful new picture book by Annelies Judson, winner of the 2024 Storylines Joy Cowley Award. Published by Scholastic NZ, this energetic and hilarious tale is set to delight tamariki and whānau across Aotearoa NZ.
We’re thrilled to invite you to not one, but two fabulous launch events – in Auckland and Dunedin.
Come along to meet Annelies, hear a special reading, and be part of the fun!
📍 AUCKLAND LAUNCH + Kids Poetry Day
Saturday 23 August
📍 Te Atatū Peninsula Library
🕐 1.00–2.30pm – Kids Poetry Day (ages 5–12)
🕒 2.30pm – Turkey Hurly-Burly Book Launch
Start the afternoon with Kids Poetry Day, a hands-on celebration featuring poetry activities, student performances, and readings by special guests Melinda Szymanik, Elena de Roo, and Annelies Judson. Then stick around for the official book launch at 2.30pm!
DUNEDIN LAUNCH
Saturday 13 September
📍 Dunedin City Library
🕦 11.30am – Turkey Hurly-Burly Book Launch
South Island whānau, this one’s for you! Join us for a special morning with author Annelies Judson at Dunedin City Library. Enjoy a lively reading and grab your very own signed copy of Turkey Hurly-Burly.
Both events are free and family-friendly.
We’d love to see you there to support this exciting new title and celebrate the continued legacy of the Storylines Joy Cowley Award.
