Do you like to read works translated from a language other than your mother tongue? How can words cross borders? What do translators think about their job? Polly Barton (UK) and Ross Calman (Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāi Tahu) shared their thoughts on translation at a panel session of WORD Christchurch Festival 2023 on 26 August. The…
WORD Christchurch 2023: Summoning whakapapa with personal stories
Hong reports back from a session at Tūranga with Kai Tahu writers and musicians Ruby Solly and Ariana Tikao.
WORD Christchurch 2023: Dirty Passports and Diverse Experiences
Hong didn't know what to expect, but found Dirty Passports a joyous and thought-provoking night of diverse experiences.
Dive into WORD Christchurch 2023
Hong has made her picks of this year's festival with a mix of poetry, food, translation and whakapapa.
Winter Warmer fun at Shirley Library
Crafting, book bingo and more is on offer at Shirley Library this winter.
Yarn crafters unite!
We run you through all the awesome events for yarn crafters coming to libraries in March/April - workshops, exhibitions, and a get-together.
Bring yourself good luck in the Year of the Rabbit
Hong explains the traditions and significance of Chinese astrology. What does it mean to be born in the Year of the Rabbit?
Good Nutrients and Better Thoughts: WORD Christchurch Festival 2022
Hong reports back from a session with the author of "The Better Brain" on effect nutrition can have on our brains.
Passion for Telling Survivors’ Stories: Heather Morris at WORD Christchurch Festival 2022
Hong reports back from The Faraway Near with Heather Morris, and her stories about the Holocaust.
Inspiring Read-aloud Stories: WORD Christchurch 2022
How to become a writer? What are a writer's books inspired by? Hong shares what 5 children's writers & 1 illustrator had to say.
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