Mark Sweet in an #NZCYA Books Alive event with LIANZA

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Date2020-08-04CollectionLIANZA Books AliveEventLIANZA Books Alive, 2020Duration0:27:56DescriptionThe finalist author of The History Speech talks to students from Riccarton High School about the story behind his book and answers some probing questions about writing, being an author and what it feels like to be a finalist in 2020.

A slice of Aotearoa Gothic for the young adult reader. In 1960s provincial New Zealand, Callum Gow is right on the divide between childhood and adulthood, and everything that entails. Clean and crisp writing allows plenty to happen between the lines. It doesn’t shy away from issues such as racism and child abuse and is a deeply rewarding read for mature teens who can connect to Callum’s emotional journey and development.

This year an innovative approach to the Books Alive events, associated with the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, has been created in response to challenges caused by the pandemic.

Books Alive finalist events and virtual storytimes are being offered online for the first time. We are celebrating and promoting the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults finalist books, authors and illustrators and publishers to new audiences around the country.

School and public libraries have worked with finalists to create a series of online events for children, students, parents, caregivers and whanau to enjoy. We hope you take time to view and share a Books Alive event or virtual storytime.

You can purchase the finalist books through our virtual bookshop:
https://www.thechildrensbookshop.co.n...

The History Speech
By Mark Sweet
Published by Huia Publishers
Finalist for Young Adult Fiction Award
#NZCYA #BooksAlive #ReadNZ

Mark Sweet in an #NZCYA Books Alive event with LIANZA

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Mark Sweet in an #NZCYA Books Alive event with LIANZA