Books from ten emerging New Zealand writers will be celebrated and amplified in a new initiative from The Coalition for Books.
The New Voices of Aotearoa List was released today after a competitive judging process, with winners consisting of Wellington essayist Una Cruickshank; Raglan journalist, videographer and nature writer Kate Evans; Gisborne trapper, environmentalist and author Sam Gibson; Auckland actor, producer, radio host and author Matt Heath; Christchurch editor and writer of techno-thrillers, science fiction, fantasy and non-fiction Judy Mohr; Wellington novelist Olive Nuttall; Wellington taangata turi-raised anthologist and novelist Michelle Rahurahu (Ngāti Rahurahu, Ngāti Tahu-Ngāti Whaoa); Auckland novelist and reviewer Josie Shapiro; Auckland novelist and podcaster Saraid de Silva; and Auckland television screen writer and producer and author Gavin Strawhan.
Author Lee Murray ONZM was one of the judges for the inaugural list and joins Emile Donovan.
Photo: The Coalition for Books
