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by Elizabeth Heritage
This week, The Read investigates writing courses and writing qualifications in Aotearoa; what they do for the Kiwi book ecosystem and what the book industry thinks of them.
We spoke to a selection of writers, publishers, writing course directors and booksellers Catherine Robertson, Paula Morris, Fergus Barrowman, Adrienne Jansen, Mary-Jane Duffy, Jemma Pirrie, Damien Wilkins, Thom Conroy, Thomas Koed, Ashleigh Young and Bronwyn Wylie-Gibb. Read on.
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United Book Distributors announce change to freight service partner
United Book Distributors (UBD) yesterday announced a change to their freight service partner from Toll Group to TNT Australia.
New children's press to launch in NZ
We are delighted to announce the launch of OneTree House, an exciting, lively and fiercely independent publisher and marketer of quality literature for children and young adults.
Alex Hedley: Life as New Zealand Publisher at HarperCollins (with thanks to PANZ)
I’m just shy of six months into my role as the publisher at HarperCollins New Zealand, and it’s already been one heck of a ride.
Long-time literary agent and brand-new publisher return triumphant from Bologna Children's Book Fair
A regular at Bologna Children's Book Fair, long-time literary agent Frances Plumpton, worked with brand-new award-winning publisher and author Sophie Siers of Millwood Press to promote the rights sales of over 100 New Zealand children’s and young adult titles at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair this month.
Bookselling tips from the Children's Institute 2017 (PW)
Although much of the focus of keynote and featured speakers at Children’s Institute in Portland, Ore., was on diversity and inclusivity, there were a number of educational panels and roundtables on the nuts-and-bolts of children’s bookselling. Here are some of the many tips that bookseller attendees took back to their stores.
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Featured Review: The Earth Cries Out, by Bonnie Etherington
Reviewed by Jane Arthur
 I’m getting harder to please in my old age but The Earth Cries Out has done it. It’s a surprising and quite wonderful novel.
Eight-year-old Ruth moves from Nelson to West Guinea with her parents after her younger sister’s tragic death. Her parents had been drifting apart even before all this happened, and the way we see their pain through Ruth’s eyes is so well done: they’re closed off and hurting, and now even more isolated, literally.
Ruth, though, carries on her childhood. This is the aspect of the book I loved the most: despite the obvious difference between 1990's Nelson, NZ and jungle-surrounded, mountain-top West Guinea, Ruth keeps being eight. Read on.
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Trade information & resources
Booksellers NZ 96th Annual Conference
This year’s Booksellers NZ Conference will be in Auckland on 19 & 20 August at The Rydges. We are very excited about the programme we have put together, so save the date so you don't miss out!
Kobo Booksellers NZ Scholarship submissions close at 5pm today
You have two hours to apply for the Kobo Booksellers NZ Scholarship in January in Memphis, Tennessee! Apply now. Email or call Jane Arthur (now!) if you wish to find out more.
Situation Vacant
Bookseller - Children's Specialist, UBS Otago
Love books? Love children? Love children's books? Keep reading...To apply, bring in or email to the University Book Shop, 378 Great King Street ( admin@unibooks.co.nz) a 400-word piece (you choose the format) by Friday 21 April on the magical qualities you will bring to us as our new Children's Bookselling Specialist.
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Social Media Tips - Facebook page set-up
On your Facebook business page, remember to use your logo as your 'profile picture', and a strong, relevant image for your cover image. The current size for Facebook cover images is 828px x 315px: use a free photo manipulation programme such as Canva to create a cover that fits perfectly, without stretching or pixellating. Make sure your URL (www.yoursitename.co.nz) is visible on the page, as well as your contact details. Make your page work as a true reflection of your store and brand at first glance.
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