Bateman Books

A brilliant session this morning listening to Emma Neale (Maybe Baby) and Elizabeth Easther discussing their new novels with Anna Rawhiti-Connell at the Auckland Writers Festival. Both novels offer a unique perspective on the lengths some of us might go to to bring a child into the world. Funny, moving, wonderful readings and a stimulating discussion. Also, check out the giant ‘Maybe Baby’ book sculpture in Aotea Square!

What a brilliant start to the Auckland Writers Festival with Kenneth Chapman author of Lonasei and the mystery of Origin Grove. Kenneth you were inspiring, uplifting and engaging. Such a wonderful experience for school children to hear you speak today.

So fantasic to see Spider Games by Brian Falkner still in the bestseller list and great review from Magpies Magazine here, 'A surprise bonus is to be found in the chapter headings, which use, and misuse, titles of spy novels, TV series and films. Young readers who can decode them will find themselves invited into the great fiction world of agents and counteragents, spies and spy-catchers. Spider Games is a worthy addition to this world.'

March/ April Aotearoa Children’s Junior Fiction and Young Adult Bestseller List - Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust Each month, the Aotearoa Children’s Junior Fiction and Young Adults Bestseller List highlights the bestselling junior fiction and young adult titles by New