Winter/Spring 202310 Jul 2023
July 2023 Picture Book and YA Book Reviews
Reviews of nine new books for tamariki and rangatahi.
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Reviews of nine new books for tamariki and rangatahi.
As the Matariki and Puanga stars rise again in our winter skies, Ako asked members what Matariki means to them, how they celebrate it and how it supports their wairuatanga. Here’s what they told us.
He hoa haaere te maanawatia aa Mataariki i te whakanuia te maramataka Maaori. Kei te whai ake aa Ako i ngaa koorero oo te waa mai ngaa kura puta noa i te motu, me ngaa painga oo roto.
Alongside celebrations of Mataariki there has been a growing interest in the Maaori calendar. Ako finds out how schools around the country are benefitting from following the maramataka.
Reviews of thirteen excellent new books for kaiako and ākonga.