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07/07/2025

With New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/07/2025

'If I could travel back in time and tell kid-me that now my job is to make comics about a cat detective living in a town of cat citizens, I'm pretty sure her mind would explode.'
- Li Chen, author/illustrator of DETECTIVE BEANS AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING HAT
📘Curious to know why the brilliant authors, illustrators and translators of the books shortlisted for the NZ Children's and Youth Awards began to write for kids? Have a look at their fascinating responses in our feature article: https://www.ketebooks.co.nz/en/reading-lists/the-moment-i-knew-why-i-wanted-to-be-a-childrens-author-illustrator
Allen & Unwin Aotearoa NZ Penguin Books NZ Scholastic NZ Bateman Books Gecko Press OneTree House Huia Publishers Oratia New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

03/07/2025

Left to Nowhere by Ian Chapman is a compelling, lyrical, and visually striking picture book that delivers an urgent parable for our times. Described as “a picture book for all ages,” it belongs to that rare category of children’s literature that carries just as much resonance for adult readers...

03/07/2025

📚 Inner monsters, aftershocks of family secrets, a space odyssey, the mess made by others, and a world based on lies... It must be time to meet the books in the running for the Young Adult Fiction Award.



Allen & Unwin Aotearoa NZ Huia Publishers OneTree House Sanna Thompson Mary-anne Scott Author Steph Matuku Writer

09/06/2025

🎉 One Tree House is delighted to be supporting the wonderful Mila's Books and congratulatethem on winning the DANZ Poetry Award for their title: Pasifika Navigators - Pasifika Student Poetry Collection! 🌊📖 Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! Discover more here: https://wix.to/N9HJ606 'sBooks

05/06/2025

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Children’s Book Awards! It includes some fantastic stories from favorite famous faces. Discover more about these amazing books! https://wix.to/45jks2M

29/05/2025

Check out our latest blog post featuring the 'Poetry Box' review! Ian’s book is a stunning blend of humor, fantasy, and captivating illustrations. Ready to explore more? Visit us at https://wix.to/fxXR8Zh

"I just want to say Ian’s book is beautifully written and sublimely illustrated. It is a satisfying mix of humour, fantasy and challenging choices." Paula GreenClick here to read the full review."I love this book so much!"

10/05/2025

The latest review from Bobs Book Blog says Ian Chapman’s latest work is as an award winner in the making. Check it out and see what it's all about: https://wix.to/hydeK7b

08/05/2025

Check out The Times Age report on the release of Ian Chapman's sophisticated picture book 'Left to Nowhere' and see why everyone is talking about it! Read more: https://wix.to/JqokyFs

The Times Age report on the launch of Ian Chapman's sophisticated picture book makes interesting reading. "Though more solemn than the usual children's fare on the market, Chapman hoped Left to Nowhere would be an introspective and, ultimately, hopeful reading experience for both children and adults...

03/05/2025

In Time for Mother's Day - a digital edition of 'My Mummy' by Stephanie Thatcher
There are funny mummies, yummy mummies ... but there are none like my Mummy.
'My Mummy', a beloved children's book about acceptance and love! Dive into this charming tale that beautifully captures the bond between mother and child. Available now for just $20! Don't miss out! https://wix.to/NNx3ZOl

29/04/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Liz van der Laarse's passing. Liz was a greatly cherished author whose words inspired many. Let's honor her memory together. https://wix.to/ugnJ7Cm

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our cherished authors, Liz van der Laarse.Liz was among the first writers published by One Tree House, and her remarkable novel, CUZ, remains our best-selling title. We are grateful that Liz had the opportunity to hear and appro...

14/04/2025

With a heavy heart, we pay tribute to the loss of Robyn Kahukiwa (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāti Konohi, and Te Whānau-a-Ruataupare).

Our best wishes go to Reina and her whānau.

Kahukiwa rose to prominence in Aotearoa in the 1980s following the success of her touring exhibition Wāhine Toa (Strong Women), which celebrated the mana and stories of Māori women. She went on to become one of New Zealand’s leading book illustrators, with many publications and several prestigious book awards to her name. Her tireless efforts and support did much to help the resurgence of interest in te reo Māori language.

One Tree House is extremely proud to be one of her publishers.

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