Booktalks
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How does BookTalks work?
We help New Zealand Authors and Illustrators connect with their readers via Skype.
Who is 'BookTalks' for?
New Zealand Authors and Illustrators, Early Childhood Centres, Schools (Primary & Secondary), Libraries, and Book Groups.
Welcome from our Patron - Margaret Mahy
This week we have Margaret Mahy the Patron of BookTalks, welcoming you all to this new site. The intention of the site is for New Zealand Authors and Illustrators to connect and have converstations with readers about literature. Skype is used to make this happen in real time.
Booktalks in action
Craig Smith talks to Outram School (Dunedin) about his book Wonkey Donkey.
Feature Author / Illustrator (Recorded via 'Skype')
Tania Roxborogh
This week through 'Skype', 'BookTalks' features Tania Roxborogh. She is a children's writer whose works range from teaching resources to gritty young adult novels. Also a New Zealand Post Award Finalist.
Feature Author / Illustrator (Recorded via 'Skype')
Gavin Bishop
This week through 'Skype', 'BookTalks' features Gavin Bishop. Children’s book author and illustrator Gavin Bishop has won numerous national and international awards for his distinctive ink and watercolour illustrations and his original text. He is a New Zealand Post Award Finalist and our first featured author/illustrator.