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PUBLIC BOOK LAUNCHES & EVENTS
SATURDAY MAY 19 – 4.00-5.00PM
INAUGURAL MICHAEL GIFKINS PRIZE
AIR NEW ZEALAND FOYER, LEVEL 5, AOTEA CENTRE
Wise and generous writer, agent and stalwart supporter of New Zealand Literature, Michael Gifkins is the inspiration behind a new literary prize established in his name, funded by partner Ann Hatherly, son Andre Gifkins and Text Publishing, and administered by
the New Zealand Society of Authors. The prize, for an unpublished novel by a New Zealand writer, includes a life-changing publishing contract and a $10,000 advancel. From 180 submitted manuscripts a winner has been chosen and will be announced at this special event. All welcome.
SUNDAY MAY 20 – 2.00-3.00PM
ONE TREE HOUSE – THE FIRST NINE TITLES
AIR NEW ZEALAND FOYER, LEVEL 5, AOTEA CENTRE
New children’s and young adult independent publisher OneTree House warmly invites you to join them and their authors in celebrating the launch of their rst nine titles. All welcome.
SUNDAY MAY 20 – 3.15-4.15PM SARAH BROOM POETRY PRIZE 2018 HERALD THEATRE, AOTEA CENTRE
NZ poets compete for the $5,000 Sarah Broom Poetry Prize awarded for a submission of six to eight, primarily unpublished poems. Judge, the US cultural icon Eileen Myles, invites the three selected finalists to read before announcing this year’s winner.
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TUESDAY 1 MAY
01 SPECIAL EVENT
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: JEFF KINNEY
TUESDAY MAY 1 – 5.30-6.30PM ASB THEATRE, AOTEA CENTRE
Hurrah! Diary of A Wimpy Kid writer and illustrator Jeff Kinney brings the world of Greg & Rowley, Manny and Rodrick to the Aotea Stage in a one hour treat for lively readers of all ages. One of the world’s most successful book series – with a continuing spot on The New York Times bestseller list, more than 190 million copies sold
and translations in 53 languages – it’s adored by legions of fans around the world. Come celebrate the trials and tribulations of the creative boy who struggles to blend in with the crowd, in this special early event to kick-off Festival month.
Supported by Penguin Random House.
Children / Students $12.50; Adults $20; Patrons $15.
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