About New Zealand Book Month
NZ Book Month is a non-profit initiative that has the whole book industry behind it, from writers and publishers to bookshops and libraries. Quite simply, the idea is to get more of us reading New Zealand books.
We are proud to be a nation of readers. On a global scale, Kiwis are highly literate and recent surveys show that many of us wouldn’t think about relaxing without a good book. But we want more of those books to be ones that have been written by New Zealand writers. We want to celebrate and showcase the brilliant writing talent we have, to support new and upcoming writers in our country, to tap into the pride we feel in our literary landscape and show you that whatever your taste, there’s a fantastic New Zealand book for you.
NZ Book Month is an annual event, which will grow over time to be a nation-wide festival involving everyone from local communities to the Prime Minister.
More about New Zealand Book Month
When is NZ Book Month
NZ Book Month will be celebrated this October, 2010. Keep your ears and eyes peeled for nationwide events.
For more information about New Zealand Book Month, contact:
Crissi Blair
Youth Co-ordinator
E: books@silvertone.co.nz
M: 021 163 2496