Apply for a visit

Find a Writer

We have over 200 of Aotearoa’s best novelists, journalists, poets, playwrights, non-fiction writers, storytellers and illustrators registered as part of the Writers in Schools programme.

We can arrange for your Writers in Schools visit to happen virtually. Just click "Skype" in response to "What would you like them to do?" and leave "Where is Your School?" blank. Then complete the rest of the form as normal. Our authors will talk with you directly about which platform will work best for everybody.

Our authors span the length and breadth of the country, and our booking form matches your needs with a suitable guest.

If you would like to request a particular author but can't see their name coming up, try unticking some of the boxes you have selected or just type their name into the "Date exceptions" box (we'll know what you mean).

Are you a Member?
- Yes
- No
Is this your first visit this year?
- Yes
- No
Are you willing to pay additional travel costs?
- Yes, up to $700
- Yes, up to $200
- No
Where is Your School?
How old are your students?
What sort of author?
What would you like them to do?
When would you like your visit?
Please, try and give a date range of at least two weeks
How long would you want author for?
Date Exceptions

Writers Available

Rank up to three author choices before submitting your booking.

To learn more about these authors without losing this bookings page, visit our Writers Files.

Please select options to see authors

Submit your booking

If you would like to discuss your options, please call Kathryn Carmody on 027 200 7870.

School name:
Address:
First name:
Last name:
Email address:
Phone: