SLANZA Sessions

Our fearsome Threesome talk about themselves, their libraries, and what makes both things tick.

It's OK to judge!

The crew invite former book judge and winner of the Margaret Mahy Award Tania Roxborogh to chat judging, books and the importance of self-care!

We're thrilled to introduce Trena Lile, our new SLANZA Manukura. Join us as we chat with Trena about her vision for the role and how she's been successfully rebuilding her school library's atmosphere, making it a vibrant and engaging hub for students. Plus, in her capacity as the Ohu Mahi lead, she'll share exciting plans for the upcoming Aotearoa School Library Week. Learn how this fantastic initiative aims to showcase the vital importance and celebrate school libraries right across the motu!

Kristy Wilson joins the crew to chat about the awesome speakers, and the opportunity for connection and practical PLD takeaways, at the upcoming SLANZA regional Hui in Horowhenua. Find out more on the SLANZA website.

Alan reflects on his time as Te Awhi Rito, and the crew chat about what's important around reading with around Aotearoa

A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: The NZCYA Children's and Young Peoples Book Awards shortlists are out! The team excitedly pore through the lists to uncover the gold there within.

A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. This week: Library influencers Kirsty Adam and Miriam Tuohy join the usual suspects as we dissect the latest NZCER Library survey.

A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air. The team chat to the inspirational David Riley about his self-publishing journey, and his focus on supplying books for all of New Zealand's diverse cultures.

Claire Mabey from Spin-Off chats about her role, upcoming books, and what it means to be an editor in today's world.

The crew chat to the wonderful Bridget Schaumann facilitator extraordinaire in Dunedin. We chat about the programs that Bridget keeps close to her heart, and as always chat about library awesomeness.