Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai
- Paperback
52 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2023
Summary
Paku Manu Ariki talks directly to the reader, drawing on the stories that spin around him—his father’s mātauranga, his mother’s politics, his many pet birds, and his best friend who is taller, even though he’s younger.
The book is born from the experience of growing up in a strong Māori whānau in a country and wider world that offers a conflicting version of what is right and of value.
Paku Manu Ariki is trying to understand his role in his family, community and the larger wor…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781776574582 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1776574583 |
| Author: | Michaela Keeble, Tokerau Brown |
| Publisher: | Gecko Press |
| Imprint: | Gecko Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 52 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 256mm x 184mm |
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Critics Review
“A new kind of book for a new kind of world.”
– The Spinoff, Best Books of the Year 2023, New Zealand“One of the best and brightest kids’ books of 2023.”
– Kete Books, New Zealand“Absolutely joyous on the one hand, while managing to open up deep discussions about history and (de-)colonization on the other.”
– Good Books, New Zealand“A captivating journey that not only celebrates Māori culture, but also speaks to the broader theme of self-discovery and the importance of finding one’s role in the intricate web of family, community, and the world at large.”
– The Sapling, New ZealandAbout The Author
Michaela Keeble
Michaela Keeble is a lover of birds, fish and social justice, who also publishes poetry and short fiction. She grew up on Wurundjeri land in Australia and now lives on the Kāpiti Coast. Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai is based on conversation with her son Kerehi Grace (Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Porou).
Tokerau Wilson is a Cook Islands Māori illustrator and multimedia artist. Co-director of Māori Pasifika art gallery Wheke Fortress, Brown is also a musician, audio engineer and animator.
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