This month, our local history quiz focuses on Ōtautahi/ Christchurch writers and books. Because reading is FUNDAMENTAL, and WORD Christchurch is on in August.
Coming soon… and I can’t wait! The 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
By kyccl28/07/2021
Ky runs through this year's award categories, and Amy does a virtual storytime with picture book Kōwhai and the Giants.
Anglo-Indian community dinner, April 2021: Picturing Canterbury
By simonccl28/07/2021
A group of 22 local Anglo-Indians meet together for dinner to connect and reconnect with others in the city. An image from the Discovery Wall.
The New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults – Picture Book Award… as ranked by a 7 year-old.
By Moata22/07/2021
The experts will have their say and pick a winner on 11 August 2021 but for now Moata's own picture book expert makes his picks of this year's award-nominated titles.
Snow on Oxford Terrace buildings: Picturing Canterbury
By simonccl22/07/2021
Snow on Oxford Terrace buildings. Copyright Doc Ross. CCL-DocRoss-SDIM0217. An image from Canterbury Stories.
The Springboks arrived: 40 years ago this month
By sarahdcl19/07/2021
The Springbok Rugby team arrived 40 years ago this month amongst protests and controversy in a divided New Zealand.
J. P. Pomare Tells Lies
By fionaccl19/07/2021
Who is telling the truth in a story where everyone has something to conceal? Fee reads Ngaio Marsh Award Best Novel long lister, Tell me lies.
5 Articles on the Olympic Games
By simoneccl15/07/2021
The Olympic Games have a chequered history full of boycotts, drugs, and scandals, Learn about this famous sporting event and its history.
Unidentified Huntsbury building: Picturing Canterbury
By simonccl15/07/2021
An unidentified building in Huntsbury c. 2011. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Which Boxer Dog won?: 50 Years ago this month
By sarahdcl12/07/2021
Check out images of the first Open Boxer Dog Show in the South Island 50 years ago in Christchurch along with other dog breeds and dog shows!
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