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Michaela Keeble

Michaela Keeble is a lover of birds, fish and social justice, who also publishes poetry and fiction.

A descendant of UK, Austrian and German immigrants, Michaela grew up on Wurundjeri land, and is now lucky to live in Aotearoa.

Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai was co-written with her son Kerehi Grace (Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Porou).

Michaela Keeble

Selected bibliography:

  • Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai co-authored by Kerehi Grace, illustrated by Tokelau Brown (Gecko Press 2023)
  • Surrender (Taraheke 2022)
  • Intertidal (Anemene Press 2021)

Awards:

  • Best Picture Book, New Zealand Children’s and Young Adults Awards 2024 for Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai
  • Long-listed for Best Poetry Book, Okham New Zealand Book Awards 2022 for Surrender
  • Shortlisted for Calibre Best Essay Prize, Australian Book Review 2022 for Intertidal

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