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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May
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by Michel Mulipola
Auckland based illustrator Michel Mulipola is visiting schools in Wellington this week.
Book Launch | Fifty Years a Feminist by Sue Kedgley
Unity Books and Massey University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of Sue Kedgley's autobiography, 'Fifty Years a Feminist'. All welcome.
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by Donovan Bixley
Taupō based author Donovan Bixley is visiting schools in Wellington this week.
Read NZ Te Pou Muramura AGM
The 2020 Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Inc Annual General Meeting will be held at Front+Centre, 69 Tory Street, Wellington
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!
Book Launch | Vunimaqo and Me by Daren Kamali
Join us to celebrate the Wellington launch of 'Vunimaqo and Me', a poetry collection by Daren Kamali published by Kava Bowl Media. All welcome.
Book Launch | Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly
Please join us for the launch of 'Greta and Valdin' by Rebecca K Reilly (VUP). All welcome.
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.
Blue Dragon Book Fair
Help a great cause and grab a bargain!
June
National Flash Fiction Day
The 2021 celebration of flash fiction in Aotearoa New Zealand!
www.nationalflash.org
New Zealand Mountain, Film and Book Festival - Wanaka
The 19th NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival presents a wide range of films, guest speakers, workshops and presentations from inspirational adventurers. Our films and books tell stories of adventure sports, foreign cultures, remote travel and environmental issues.
Writers in Schools visits by Sharon Holt for Matariki
Hamilton-based author Sharon Holt is visiting schools in the Nelson & Tasman areas this week.
July
New Zealand Mountain, Film and Book Festival - Queenstown
The 19th NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival presents a wide range of films, guest speakers, workshops and presentations from inspirational adventurers. Our films and books tell stories of adventure sports, foreign cultures, remote travel and environmental issues.
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by Ruth Paul
Wellington based author/illustrator Ruth Paul is visiting schools in Christchurch this week.
Marlborough Book Festival
The Marlborough Book Festival is run by the Marlborough Readers & Writers Charitable Trust.
https://www.marlboroughbookfest.co.nz/