by admin | May 28, 2026 | Children
Bonnie Shotbolt is from Dunedin, New Zealand, and is an English and Chinese teacher. She enjoys writing, and helping young people use language well. She is now a first-time novelist with her fantasy adventure novel for middle grade readers. Shotbolt Books The Secret...
by admin | Dec 1, 2025 | Children, Featured
In 1996, Tony Hopkins and Moira Wairama founded the Baggage Co-op to share theatre and storytelling. When publishers closed, they launched Baggage Books to keep New Zealand stories alive. Their latest release, Black Butterfly, is Tony’s first memoir – a vibrant mix of...
by admin | Oct 8, 2025 | Fiction
Elle Ashwell has always been a hopeless romantic. Dedicated to the swoon and happily ever afters, it makes perfect sense to combine her love of all things romance with the charm of small town life in New Zealand. Her romances are sweet and a little spicy, with green...
by admin | May 5, 2025 | Authors, Children
Maria has spent a lifetime hanging out with kids—helping, supporting, and learning from them, including a stint as a teacher aide working alongside students with special education needs. In later years, her creative side has been busy crafting everything from memory...
by admin | Jul 16, 2024 | Authors, Non-fiction
Jaimie Baird was born in England in 1952 and brought up in New Zealand from 9 years of age. He attended Nelson College, as a boarder, completed a diploma in Horticulture at Massey University, and then joined the department of Agriculture in 1972. In his early...
