Promoting public awareness of the value of books and reading for young people, and encouraging an appreciation of New Zealand children’s literature.

On the Portal Page you will find links to dozens of helpful websites covering topics such as:

• Advice about publishing
• Advice about writing
• Competitions
• General book releases
• Literary organisations
• New Zealand authors
• New Zealand book awards
• New Zealand writing news
• Upcoming literary events around New Zealand
• Writing courses in New Zealand.

If you have any suggestions for a website that could be of interest to Bookrapt members, please contact Bookrapt and let us know about it.

Check out the online version of our 20th Anniversary booklet,
first published in hard copy in 2003. This delightful little history
of the Bay of Plenty Children's Literature Association Incorporated
was compiled by Bookrapt member and author Phyllis Johnston, with help and input from many Bookrapt members.

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