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
National Flash Fiction Day
The 2021 celebration of flash fiction in Aotearoa New Zealand!
www.nationalflash.org
Book Launch | Harry Ricketts: Selected Poems
Unity Books and Victoria University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Selected Poems' by Harry Ricketts. All welcome.
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.
Book Launch: The Only Living Lady Parachutist
Please join us at the launch of Catherine Clarke’s debut novel The Only Living Lady Parachutist, based on a woman who jumped from hot air balloons in 1890s Australia and New Zealand.
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/
Hannah Parry (in conversation with Casey Lucas-Quaid) to celebrate the launch of her latest novel A Radical Act of Free Magic.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we will be hosting an event with Hannah Parry ( in conversation with Casey Lucas-Quaid ) to celebrate the launch of her latest novel A Radical Act of Free Magic.
WHERE: -Te Awe branch
WHEN: -Thursday 22nd July at 6pm
Words Will Work - South Auckland Writers Festival 2021
Develop your writing skills and meet other writers
NZSA Napier/Ahuriri Roadshow
JOIN US for an invigorating day of professional development offering keynote sessions, workshops, masterclasses, and discussions, with a catered morning tea/coffee and lunch.
August
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by Tim Jones
Wellington based author Tim Jones is visiting schools in Tasman and Nelson this week.
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by Glenn Colquhoun
Horowhenua based author Glenn Colquhoun is visiting schools in Auckland this week.
Romance Writers of New Zealand 2021 Conference
"Love Finds A Way" - Romance Writers conference 2021
NZSA Whanganui Roadshow
JOIN US for an invigorating day of professional development offering keynote sessions, workshops, masterclasses, and discussions, with a catered morning tea/coffee and lunch.
NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Schools event, awards ceremony and announcement of winners of 2021 NZCYA Book Awards
For any enquiries about the 2021 NZCYA Book Awards, please contact childrensawards@nzbookawards.org.nz
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by David Riley
Auckland based author David Riley is visiting schools in Whangarei this week.
Closed to Public
Writers in Schools visits by Mary-anne Scott
Hawke's Bay-based author Mary-anne Scott is visiting schools in Wellington this week.
National Comic Fest
Hold the date for this fantastic – and totally free – national celebration of all things comics-related in New Zealand. Featuring a whole galaxy of Aotearoa’s finest graphic artists and authors in a full day of events for comic fans of all ages.
Word Christchurch
Hold the date - more information coming
Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day
First established in 1997, National Poetry Day is a one-day national poetry event extravaganza held on a Friday in late August each year.
Poetry Day Writers in Schools visits by Daisy Lavea-Timo
Christchurch-based slam poet Daisy Lavea-Timo is visiting two schools in North Shore today as part of their celebrations for Poetry Day.
Closed to Public
South Island Writers in Schools visits by Mary-anne Scott
Hawke's Bay-based author Mary-anne Scott will be visiting schools in South Canterbury and Central Otago this week.