Black Butterfly
Tony Hopkins
In his book Black Butterfly, a memoir, Tony Hopkins, Black Cherokee actor, storyteller and poet, has interwoven personal stories and poems to create a fascinating account of his 80 years of life.
Black Butterfly, a memoir will delight, inform and possibly challenge readers as they share his extraordinary journey.
Nanny Jo and the Wild Mokopuna
Nani Jo me Ngā Mokopuna Porohīanga
Winner 2024 NZ Children’s Book
Wright Family FoundationTe Kura Pounamu Award
This stunning children’s picture book written by Moira Wairama in both English and Māori and beautifully illustrated by Margaret Tolland, celebrates the special relationship of grandmothers with their mokopuna and the significance of Matariki.
Since its publication in 2023 it has also been used in hospices, schools and Dying Matters week events to support conversations with children around death and loss.
Arapū toi
Finalist in NZ Children’s Book awards 2020:
Wright Family Foundation Te Kura Pounamu award for te Reo Māori
A children’s picture book in te reo Māori comes with an accompanying frieze. The beautiful artwork is by Kāpiti Coast artist Austin Whincup with poems by Wellington storyteller and award-winning writer Moira Wairama.
An English translation for each of these delightful poems written in Māori for children of all ages can be found here.
The Mother’s Child
A unique picture book written for mothers, reminding all women of the importance of caring for our own creative child
Using a picture book format, Wellington storyteller, writer and poet Moira Wairama and Wairarapa artist Linda Tilyard encourage women to make time to reconnect with their inner creative child. A book that can be shared with children to help them understand when mum is feeling sad.
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