Children's books author and commentator to speak

Children’s and teenage literature author and commentator Kate De Goldi headlines the final Writers Read event on the Wellington campus for 2011.

De Goldi, who has written novels, short fiction and picture books for all ages, will speak at an event hosted by the School of English and Media Studies and chaired by Tina Makereti at 6pm on Thursday September 29.

De Goldi’s most recent novel The Ten PM Question was NZ Post Book of the Year 2009, and Reader’s Choice in the Montana Book awards the same year.

In 2010 she was awarded the Creative NZ Michael King Fellowship to research a book on children’s literature bibliophile Susan Price, and is currently working on a new novel.

She is also a regular guest on Radio New Zealand National’s Saturday Morning with Kim Hill programme and regularly reviews books on TVNZ’s Good Morning show.

De Goldi will read from and discuss her recent work, followed by a question and answer session with the audience.

Kate De Goldi is speaking at 6pm on Thursday September 29 in the theatrette of the Museum Building, Entrance D, Buckle St, Wellington.