A conversation about reading and writing with an author, or someone who works in editing or publishing, hosted by Rachel Dore and produced by Manwatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.

Mandy Hager is a multi-award winning writer of fiction for young adults. In 2019 she was awarded the Margaret Mahy Medal for life-time achievement and a distinguished contribution to New Zealand’s literature for young people. Ijn this week's episode, Mandy talks about her latest gritty young adult novel, Gracehopper.