Book events and opportunities for writers calendar
Our calendar is full of book events and opportunities for writers organised by bookish groups throughout Aotearoa. Whether it’s a festival, book launch, award, grant, poetry reading or live storytelling event, never miss a book event or writers' opportunity in your community again!
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April
Author talk| The Great Successor by Anna Fifield
Join us to hear Anna Fifield discuss her book, 'The Great Successor: The Secret Rise & Rule of Kim Jong Un' (John Murray) with Kelly Dennett. All welcome.
Walking In Lockdown
Five writers, Russell Brown, Nisha Madhan, Karlo Mila, Zech Soakai and Kennedy Warne, tell their stories of walking in a time of COVID-19.
A Capital Crimespree - Newtown Mystery in the Library ( Free)
Do you enjoy delving into some darkness in your reading?
The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Wellington City Libraries, invites booklovers to a fun evening of criminally good conversation featuring five outstanding local storytellers.
Three-time Ockhams New Zealand Book Awards listee Brannavan Gnanalingam chairs a panel discussion with 2019 Ngaio Marsh Award and Ockhams winner Dame Fiona Kidman, 2021 Ockhams longlistee Sally J Morgan, and New York Times bestselling writing duo Dr Judy Melinek and TJ Michell. From crafting rich characters alongside exciting storylines to addressing real-life issues through their fiction, much will be revealed .
May
Book Group Meet Up @ Tūranga Thu 6 May 6:00PM
If you're in Christchurch and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!
Book Launch | The Alarmist: Fifty Years Measuring Climate Change by Dave Lowe
Unity Books, Victoria University Press and NIWA warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'The Alarmist: Fifty Years Measuring Climate Change' by Dave Lowe. All welcome.
Takapuna Poetry Tour
The Takapuna Poetry Tour features contemporary poets performing poems in response to Takapuna and its writing history. Join us for spoken word and poetry on the streets. Poets include Jack Ross, Renee Liang, Kiri Piahana Wong, Elizabeth Morten and Ruby Porter
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by Gavin Bishop
Christchurch based author & illustrator Gavin Bishop is visiting schools in Hamilton this week.
Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Auckland) Mon 10 May 10:30AM
If you're in Auckland and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!
Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Auckland) Mon 10 May 5:45PM
If you're in Auckland and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!
Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Nelson) Mon 10 May 7:00PM
If you're in Nelson and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!
Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Tauranga) Tue 11 May 10:30AM
If you're in Tauranga and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!
Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Dunedin) Tue 11 May 11:45AM
If you're in Dunedin and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!
Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Hamilton) Tue 11 May 1:00PM
If you're in Hamilton and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!
Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Hamilton) Tue 11 May 1:00PM
If you're in Hamilton and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!
Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Kapiti) Wed 12 May 11:45AM
If you're in the Kapiti area and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!
Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Queenstown) Wed 12 May 1:00PM
If you're in Queenstown and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!
Living with the Climate Crisis - book reading and panel discussion with 4 authors from Aotearoa.
Join Roskill Community Voice at Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall on Saturday the 15th March, 2pm-4pm for an afternoon of readings and panel discussion from four authors writing about the climate crisis and how it affects our daily lives.
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by Michel Mulipola
Auckland based illustrator Michel Mulipola is visiting schools in Wellington this week.
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by Donovan Bixley
Taupō based author Donovan Bixley is visiting schools in Wellington this week.
Book Group Meet Up @ Brew Academy Wed 19 May 6:00PM
If you're in Christchurch and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!
NZSA Nelson/Whakatū Roadshow
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Regional Roadshow brings professional development to the regions. A day of professional development workshops, masterclasses and panel discussions.
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by Gareth Ward
Napier based author Gareth Ward is visiting schools in Auckland this week.