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Children’s Author Talk with Gavin Bishop

Dates

  • Fri 1 Nov 2024, 10:30am–11:30am

Restrictions

All Ages

Queenstown Lakes Libraries are thrilled to partner with the Queenstown’s Writers Festival to host the esteemed Gavin Bishop. Gavin Bishop’s Author Talk will give youth the rare chance to meet, learn from, and be inspired by one of New Zealand’s most-loved children’s picture book authors and illustrators. Bishop's award-winning books beautifully capture New Zealand's culture, history, and natural environment. All are welcome. Recommended age: 7-11 year olds (but all are welcome!)

Gavin Bishop ONZM (Tainui, Ngāti Awa), is a leading Māori writer and illustrator living in Otautahi, Christchurch. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into 12 languages. Gavin has written for television and theatre, as well as a libretti for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His awards include the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults multiple times, the Sir Kingi Ihaka award for lifetime contribution to Māori art and culture, and the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement – Non Fiction.

Please note - A parent/guardian is required to attend with each youth or group. Please ensure a ticket registration is allocated for all people attending.

Any questions, please email: Wānaka.Library@qldc.govt.nz

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