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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June
Storylines National Story Tour - Northland Region
Applications for Story Tour visits in 2020 are OPEN!
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by David Riley
Auckland-based Reading Warrior author David Riley has accepted a SLANZA Wellington invitation.
July
CANCELLED The Marlborough Book Festival
The Marlborough Book Festival is an annual weekend of wonderful writers, curious audiences and beautiful Marlborough locations.
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by Juliette MacIver in Christchurch
Wellington based author Juliette MacIver is visiting schools in Christchurch this week.
Storylines Nationals Story Tour - Manawatu Region
Applications for Story Tour visits in 2020 are OPEN!
October
WBAJ charity book signing
We have so many talented authors here in New Zealand and abroad, and WBAJ is the place to meet them!
Storylines National Story Tour - Central Plateau Region
Applications for Story Tour visits in 2020 are OPEN!
WORD Christchurch Festival
New Dates! Mark your diaries... the 2020 WORD Christchurch Festival will now be taking place from 30 October - 1 November, with a new grassroots programme.