Storytelling Secrets

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Got a story to tell but not sure where to start?

Come along to a lively panel discussion with six award-winning authors and illustrators of children’s and teen books.

They’ll share their tips, tricks, and creative inspiration for writing incredible stories, crafting powerful poems, and bringing characters to life through art.

Free entry

No prior booking required. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Meet the panel

Apirana Taylor

Author and poet.

More about Apirana

Isobel Joy
Te Aho-White

Illustrator and
graphic artist

More about Isobel

Jane Arthur

Author and poet

More about Jane

Kanapu
Rangitauira

Translator

More about Kanapu

Rachael Craw

Author

More about Rachael

Sam Smith

Author

More about Sam


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This event is brought to you by the Storylines Trust | Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa as part of the 2025 Storylines National Story Tours.

Storylines National Story Tours

When

  • Tuesday, 19 August 2025 | 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Location

May Bain Room, Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, 0110, View Map

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