Children's Books
Author Fleur Beale, why local stories are crucial for kids
Every year the New Zealand Society of Authors gives out the President of Honour award. The award is to recognise contributions to writing and to the NZ literary scene. This year's recipient is child &… Audio
9 year old Aussie boy writes book to plus-size pocket money
Once upon a time, there was an enterprising West Australian boy who decided to write a book to plus-size his pocket money. Bodie Howland tells us about his debut book The Love Hearts Explore Exmouth.
…Children's book author and illustrator, Gavin Bishop
Children's book author and illustrator Gavin Bishop, spent his childhood in the remote railway settlement of Kingston on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. He graduated from the Canterbury University School… Audio
John McIntyre reviews new children's books
'Awful Auntie' by David Walliams, published by Harper Collins, 'Speed of Light' by Joy Cowley, published by Gecko Press and 'Canterbury Quake' by Desna Wallace, published by Scholastic. Audio
John McIntyre reviews new Children's Books
Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Audio
Australian Children's Laureate Jackie French
Jackie French tackles youth literacy in her new book I Spy a Great Reader. She is a passionate advocate for literacy and knows first hand what a struggle reading can be. Jackie French is dyslexic, and… Audio
My Uncle's Story
The challenges of translating a family story into a fictional one - Jill Harris' latest book for young readers is The Red Suitcase, which is based on the letters and diary of her uncle who flew… Audio
John McIntyre reviews new childrens' books
A Corner of a Foreign Field -The illustrated Poetry of the First World War, selected by Fiona Waters, published by Atlantic World, ISBN 978-1-909242-05-0. Audio
John McIntyre reviews new childrens' books about Anzac Day
'Best Mates' by Philippa Werry, illustrated by Bob Kerr, published by New Holland: 'Jim's Letters' by Glynn Harper, illustrated by Jenny Cooper, published by Puffin: 'The Anzac Puppy' by Peter… Audio
Author Jack Lasenby
Jack Lasenby is one of New Zealand's most popular children's authors. He talks about the origins of stories, growing up in the shadow of war and the Depression, a childhood in the Waikato, and a life… Audio
The death of legendary children's author Margaret Mahy
With Tessa Duder - author of Margaret Mahy: A Writer's Life an John McIntyre - our children's book reviewer, runs the Children's Bookshop in Wellington. Audio
Julian Arahanga
The story of John Pohe, Maori fighter pilot and war hero who was part of the Great Escape is now the subject of a graphic novel for children. Audio
