Moira Wairama is a storyteller and writer from Te Whanga-nui-ā –Tara. She has won a number of awards for her children’s picture books and also writes for theatre and radio.
Moira is co-founder of Baggage Books, publisher of her te reo Māori book Arapū Toi, illustrated by Austin Whincup and a finalist in the 2020 NZ Children’s Book awards.
Her most recent book Nani Jo me Ngā Mokopuna Porohīanga, illustrated by Margaret Tolland won the 2024 Wright Family Foundation Te Kura Pounamu Award for a children’s book written in Māori. The English version, Nanny Jo and the Wild Mokopuna is also published by Baggage Books.
Beautifully illustrated poems in te reo Māori for each letter of the Māori alphabet with accompanying wall frieze.
A unique and sophisicated picture book written especially for mothers and maybe to share with their children.
A touching story that celebrates grandmothers, while also highlighting the significance of Matariki as a time to farewell the spirits and celebrate the Maori New Year.
A touching story that celebrates grandmothers, while also highlighting the significance of Matariki as a time to farewell the spirits and celebrate the Maori New Year.
For more information and book orders visit baggagebooks.co.nz