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.

Feeling dejected after being rejected?

Then check out how many rejections many famous authors had before acceptance, including Madeleine L'Engle A Wrinkle in Time 26 rejections ... Richard Adams Watership Down 26 rejections ... Meg Cabot The Princess Diaries 17 rejections ... and yes, even J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 9 rejections.

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