Welcome. Nau mai, haere mai
Membership of The Friends of Storylines Ngā Pou o te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa connects you to the Aotearoa New Zealand children's literature community in a number of ways, and supports the work of Storylines.
If you are already a member of Friends of Storylines, to access member-only areas, please log in using the login tab at the top of the page.
We welcome authors, illustrators, librarians, teachers, parents, grandparents and wider whānau, and members of the public as members of Storylines – and as members of the community that supports and celebrates Aotearoa New Zealand children’s writers and illustrators, the development of a strong literary tradition, and love of literature among Aotearoa New Zealand children and their adults.
By paying the nominal Storylines membership fee, you show your support for a strong Aotearoa New Zealand voice in children’s literature, you join a vibrant children’s literature community and you support the ongoing development of a children’s literature tradition that ensures that New Zealand children grow up reading and hearing stories from this country told in Aotearoa New Zealand vernacular.
You become part of an active community of children’s literature enthusiasts and experts and seek to share your love of literature (particularly Aotearoa New Zealand children’s literature), be involved, network, share information, and support the aims and objectives of the Storylines Trust.
Why become a member of The Friends of Storylines?
In addition to supporting Storylines in engaging young people with books and reading, and supporting the development of New Zealand children’s and YA literature, you become part of the vibrant children’s literature community in Aotearoa New Zealand and receive:
- Access to member rates for ticketed events run by Storylines
- Access to unlimited member rates for Storylines award entries
- Access to author & illustrator videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips by New Zealand authors and illustrators
- New Zealand publishers’ and agents’ wish list for submissions
You can:
- sign up now to become a member
- renew your membership
- manage your account
- change your password
- sign up for Storylines e-news and updates
- access member links to news and information about children’s literature and Storylines activities
Types of membership:
Individual Membership (1 person)
- $45 per year
- Unlimited entries to awards for single membership holder (at Members rate)
- Single access to members rates for events and awards
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips and AoNZ Publishers and agents wish list for submissions
- Single voting rights at AGM
- Unlimited entries to awards for 2 people associated with membership (at Members rate)
- 2x access to members rates for events and awards
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips and NZ publishers and agents wish list for submissions
- 1 vote at AGM
- Unlimited entries to awards for 2 people associated with membership (at Members rate)
- 2x access to members rates for events and awards
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips and NZ publishers and agents wish list for submissions
- Priority booking for Story Tours (where possible)
- 2 votes at AGM
Organisation or network membership for libraries, publishers, booksellers or businesses (3 people)
- $85 per year
- Unlimited entries to awards for membership holder (at Members rate)
- 3 x access to members rates for events and awards
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- access to Top Ten Tips and NZ publishers and agents wish list for submissions
- 1 vote at AGM
International Membership (1 person)
- $110 per year
- Unlimited entries to awards for membership holder (at Members rate)
- Single access to members rates for events and awards
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips and NZ publishers and agents wish list for submissions
- Single vote at AGM
Student Membership (1 person)
- $30 per year
- Unlimited entries to awards for membership holder (at Members rate) with Student ID/ NSN
- Access to student rates for Storylines Events
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips and NZ publishers and agents wish list for submissions
- Single vote at AGM
NB: Credit card convenience fees apply
For any membership enquiries please email membership@storylines.org.nz