Queenstown Lakes Libraries are thrilled to partner with the Queenstown Writers Festival in hosting the esteemed Gavin Bishop.
Our inaugural My First Author Talk will give children 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. Gavin’s award-winning books beautifully capture New Zealand’s culture, history, and natural environment.
Ages: 7-11 year olds (but all are welcome)
Speakers
Gavin Bishop
Gavin Bishop ONZM (Tainui, Ngāti Awa), is a leading Māori illustrator living in Ōtautahi 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.
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