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Storytelling Secrets – Whangārei

Got a story to tell but not sure where to start?

Come along to a lively panel discussion with six award-winning authors and illustrators of children’s and teen books.

They’ll share their tips, tricks, and creative inspiration for writing incredible stories, crafting powerful poems, and bringing characters to life through art.

Free entry

No prior booking required. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Apirana Taylor

Author and poet.

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Isobel Joy
Te Aho-White

Illustrator and
graphic artist

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Jane Arthur

Author and poet

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Kanapu
Rangitauira

Translator

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Rachael Craw

Author

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Sam Smith

Author

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When

  • Tuesday, 19 August 2025 | 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM

Location

May Bain Room, Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, 0110, View Map

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Storylines welcomes your support for all its activities and events. Whether as a volunteer or sponsor for annual events or specific activities, your support (large or small) towards helping young New Zealanders love books is greatly appreciated.

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We are a national organisation working year-round to promote New Zealand children’s and young adult literature through activities that include a major national Story Tour to schools, early childhood centres and communities, and awards for writers, illustrators and those who work in the area of New Zealand children’s literature

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Storylines welcomes your support for all its activities and events. Whether as a volunteer or sponsor for annual events or specific activities, your support (large or small) towards helping young New Zealanders love books is greatly appreciated.

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