Press Release – NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults From a field of 166 entries, the 28 finalists in the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults are announced today. Across six main categories, these books offer the nations young readers a tasty smorgasbord of titles, packed with …
From a field of 166 entries, the 28 finalists in the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults are announced today. Across six main categories, these books offer the nation’s young readers a tasty smorgasbord of titles, packed with meaty themes and addictive plot lines.
“The diversity of ideas in this year’s entries really stood out,” says convenor of judges Alan Dingley. “It’s clear that our authors truly credit kids and young people with having the emotional intelligence to deal with complex themes, issues and feelings.”
From a field of 166 entries, the 28 finalists in the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults are announced today. Across six main categories, these books offer the nation’s young readers a tasty smorgasbord of titles, packed with .
Cr Ewan Wilson had agreed to take on the role of chairman of the hearings and engagement committee from Gallagher, who will become his deputy. “I’m sure Cr Wilson’s analytical mind and commissioner training will be well suited to the role.” Wilson will also be appointed as a member of the new Te Huia Governance Forum, which has previously operated as a working group under the auspices of the Waikato Regional Council. Meanwhile, Cr Kesh Naidoo-Rauf would join the Hamilton City Council/Waikato-Tainui Co-Governance Forum, “where we will greatly value her considered approach and fresh thinking”.
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