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Oh hello kluge by Pip Adam is available now in the catalogue so you can pop a hold on. christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3... ^DR

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What a stellar shortlist! ^DR

What's new to the library collection? Take a squiz at our new fiction, new non-fiction, and just ordered lists for all the shiniest #pukapukahou my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/new-titles/#... ^MT

Kia ora and congratulations to writers, illustrators, translators, publishers, and judges. The New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults shortlist is out now! @nzcyabookawards.bsky.social Read the shortlist: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/nz-post-book... #NZCYA ^DR

Tomorrow at Tūranga it's strings ensemble time as musicians from the CSO entertain with a fun, 45-minute performance filled with song, dance and storytelling especially for 2-6 year olds. Free, no bookings. christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/69... ^MT

ReadingRoom pays tribute to the artistry of Keely O’Shannessy, whose book cover designs are Art. newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/10/k... Have a look at @thwupbooks.bsky.social to see examples of her mahi, it's such a stunning lineup. teherengawakapress.co.nz/search?q=kee... ^DR

Two of my faves - the paperwork of Museum by Frances Samuel, and the unforgettable jam sandwich on pink of Baby by Annaleese Jochems. teherengawakapress.co.nz/search?q=kee...

The team at Kete Books asked some of the newly announced finalists how they felt when they heard the news and what it means to them to have their book shortlisted. www.ketebooks.co.nz/readinglists...

We're absolutely thrilled with this fantastic coverage from Claire Mabey at The Spinoff. Grab a cuppa and enjoy! thespinoff.co.nz/books/10-06-...

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Five authors thank NZ's most artistic book cover designer, Keely O'Shannessy (1976-2026)

newsroom.co.nz

Keely: portrait of the artist

How would you feel if you were shortlisted for an award? Read on to see what some of the 2026 Children's Awards finalists have to say.

www.ketebooks.co.nz

'How does it feel to be shortlisted for the Children's Awards?': nine finalists speak

All the best children's books from Aotearoa, as selected by an esteemed panel of judges.

thespinoff.co.nz

All the finalists in the 2026 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

The New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

The 2026 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults shortlist is announced! Warmest congratulations to this year's finalists. More details are here: tinyurl.com/mrxnbjy5. Check out these wonderful books in bookstores and libraries near you! #NZCYA #booksalive

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Sales of Sarah Wynn-Williams’ book Careless People (Macmillan) have shot up by 304.5% week-on-week, according to the latest charts data from NielsenIQ BookData. 👇

The New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

This book cover loving librarian has just spotted that kluge by Pip Adam comes in four different colourways. teherengawakapress.co.nz/products/kluge *Oscillates wildly* ^DR #pukapuka #booksky @pipadam.bsky.social @thwupbooks.bsky.social

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Wynn-Williams’ Careless People sales soar by 305% after author ‘silenced’ at Hay

The Bookseller

Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi