Hamilton Book Month

30/09/2026

Keen to have a writing day at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre?
Raglan Writers Day
Saturday 7 November 2026, 9-4pm
Book your place now!
Email Tina Shaw: [email protected]

26/09/2026

Hamilton Book Month followers are a very helpful lot. That's why we are bringing Books for Kids' plight to your attention in case you can assist tomorrow. Christmas is coming. Just saying.

25/09/2026

The Publishers Association of New Zealand Book Design Awards have been announced. Just look at these beautiful books!

The win marks the third time a children’s title has taken out the supreme award.

18/09/2026

Are you writing fiction aimed at adult and younger readers (middle grade and YA)? The NZSA Shaw Writer's Award closes 4pm today! Fiction aimed at adult and younger readers (middle grade and YA)

The NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award is a new award established by novelist Tina Shaw to encourage the development of original novels by fiction writers who are working on a new project. All applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

18/09/2026

Are you a mid-career writer looking for a residency?

September 1, 2026 Applications are now open for one of New Zealand’s top writing residencies: the 2027 Randell Cottage Writers Fellowship. The fellowship comprises a generous stipend of $32,000 and six months’ rent-free accommodation in one of Wellington’s oldest heritage homes, with potential...

18/09/2026

In case you need a reason to read!

Reading for pleasure – from tucking into a Jane Austen classic to devouring a Heartstopper graphic novel – is linked to better mental health, greater empathy and a lower risk of dementia.