Check out the teacher's notes for The Lost Words by Kim Kearney.
Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, The Lost Words is a daughter's account of her mother's journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Māori
A powerful and moving story that will appeal to young readers and adults alike.
Check out the teacher's notes for Whenua by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White.
From sleeping giants to battling mountains, fiery sisters to adventurous trees, dig into Whenua and discover eleven tales of how Aotearoa was formed beneath our feet.
Whenua takes readers back in time with each pūrākau, exploring the ways in which Aotearoa's land was formed and introducing children to legendary Māori figures and atua.
A beautifully illustrated collection that will delight the whole whānau.
Check out everything you need to know about Moa Press opening for non-fiction submissions this November.
Moa Press, an imprint of Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand, appoints Clara van Wel to newly created Assistant Commissioning Editor role.
Get all the information you need about Little Moa submissions
Check out our authors at Queenstown Writers Festival 2026
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