Since 1952, the New York Times and the New York Public Library convened a rotating annual panel of three expert judges, who consider every illustrated children’s book published that year in the United States. They select the winners purely on the basis of artistic merit. This year, the judges were Leonard Marcus, a children’s literature… Read more »
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Hospice Holly Trail in Havelock North
Gecko Press is at the Hospice Holly Trail in Havelock North (8 to 10 November)! The Hospice Holly Trail was established in 2000 by a group of philanthropic women in order to raise funds for Cranford Hospice, Hawke’s Bay. The Holly Trail is a self-drive event held in early to mid-November when gardens are at their best. Ten… Read more »
The Visitor | 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books
We are excited to announce that The Visitor has been named a Best Illustrated Book of the Year by The New York Times/The New York Public Library
Celebrate NZ Bookshop Day
NZ Bookshop Day is just around the corner (Saturday 27 October)! This year, your favourite booksellers have organised many events, competitions, activities and great deals all over New Zealand for you and your little ones… Here is a small selection (more info on events available here): Howl-O-Ween at Time Out Bookstore (Auckland):$5 blind date with a… Read more »
Gavin Bishop launched Cook’s Cook in Christchurch
Gavin Bishop, along with Gecko Press and Scorpio Books, launched his latest book at Tūranga, Cook’s Cook: The Cook who Cooked for Captain Cook.
Gavin Bishop launched Cook’s Cook in Christchurch
2019 will be the 250th anniversary of the visit of the H.M. Endeavour to Aotearoa New Zealand and Bishop’s book offers a fresh perspective on their journey. A large audience heard how Bishop spent several years researching for the book, which he says he really enjoyed, but was overwhelmed by the information he found. His challenge was how… Read more »
Cook’s Cook Launch at Tūranga Library
Gecko Press and Scorpio Books warmly invite you to celebrate the release of Cook’s Cook, the Cook who Cooked for Captain Cook by Gavin Bishop at Tūranga (New Central Library in Christchurch).
Book fair at the Alliance Française Wellington
Need to fill up your bookshelves? We have what you need! On Saturday 13 October from 10am to 2pm, Gecko Press will be at the Alliance Française Wellington for their annual Book Fair. Gecko Press will bring a selection of children’s books translated from French to English. And of course the Alliance Française will be selling… Read more »
Karena Kelly reads aloud “Paraweta” at Porirua Library
We had a tino pai time celebrating Maori Language Week with ‘Paraweta‘ translator Karena Kelly and her enthusiastic little helper…
The Power of Story – Joy Cowley
In her warm and engaging talk ‘The Power of Story’, Joy Cowley will draw on a lifetime’s experience of inspiring children to read.
