The Friends of Storylines Ngā Pou o te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa is an incorporated society whose members are an integral part of the Storylines organisation
Membership of The Friends of Storylines Ngā Pou o te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa is open to parents, families, librarians, teachers, authors and illustrators, booksellers, publishers and others working or interested in children’s and young people’s literature and literacy. Trustee and Friends members work in a voluntary capacity on the various specialist committees that undertake Storylines’ work. The Friends’ management committee undertakes a great deal of the operational activity of Storylines, working closely with Storylines executive officer and operation’s manager.
Background
The Children’s Literature Foundation was established in 2000 following the amalgamation of the Children’s Literature Association (established in 1967) and the Children’s Book Foundation (established in 1989), both organisations promoting literature to children and their schools, libraries and families. It was renamed the Storylines Children’s Literature Foundation in 2005 (at the same time that the Storylines Children’s Literaure Trust was formed) and Friends of Storylines Ngā Pou o te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa in 2020.
Friends of Storylines Constitution
The Friends of Storylines Constitution outlines our society’s purpose, how we operate, and the rights and responsibilities of our members. It’s a vital document that ensures good governance and helps us remain aligned with our mission.
Storylines Management Committee
The Management Committee works with Executive Officer Anne de Lautour and Operations Manager Vicki Cunningham to carry out the Storylines Trust’s mission of promoting books and literacy to New Zealand children through its national Story Tours, Storylines’ awards, promotions and other activities. Members of the current Storylines Management Committee, elected from the members of Friends of Storylines Ngā Pou o te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa, are:
- Anne Kayes
- Bridget Mahy
- Helen Villers
- Kaaren Hirst (Chairperson)
- Leonie Agnew
- Libby Limbrick
- Pearl D’Silva
- Sue Bridges
- Tessa Duder
- Vanessa Hatley-Owen
Member Benefits
Members of Friends of Storylines Ngā Pou o te Whare Waituhi o Aotearoa help support the work of Storylines to promote and support New Zealand children’s literature and the writers and illustrators who create books for young people in New Zealand. Members also receive benefits that include discounted fees for Storylines award entries and most ticketed events.
To join the Friends of Storylines Nga Pou o te Whare Waituhi o Aotearoa, email the Membership Secretary, or write to:
PO Box 96-094, Balmoral, Auckland 1342