My First Ikura
A story for growing girls and their whanau
$24.00
- Hardcover
- Release Date
1 November 2025
Summary
A first ikura (period) is more than just a physical change - it’s a time of learning, connection, and celebration. This beautifully told story follows a young girl as she experiences her first ikura, guided by the love and support of her whanau.
Rooted in a Maori worldview, this book explores the sacredness of this stage in life, the important roles of family and community, and the ceremonies that uplift and honour young wahine. My First Ikura is a gentle, empowering read for growing …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780473748692 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 047374869X |
| Author: | Qiane Matata-Sipu, Isobel Joy Te Aho-White, Chloe Reweti |
| Publisher: | QIANE+co |
| Imprint: | QIANE+co |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 322g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 312mm x 202mm |
About The Author
Qiane Matata-Sipu
Qiane Matata-Sipu MNZM (Te Waiohua, Waikato, Ngapuhi, Ngati Pikiao, Cook Islands)
Qiane is a trailblazer, a storytelling leader and cultural disrupter whose books are essential stock for readers seeking authenticity, influence and profound narratives. Resonating deeply with modern readers seeking diverse voices and cultural wisdom her books are more than stand alone titles; they’re part of a wider movement that promotes self-worth, community connection and a blueprint for thriving through Indigenous female knowledge. Based in Tamaki Makaurau - Auckland, Qiane’s leadership is rooted in a clear, personal purpose: to amplify the voices of marginalised people and change the narrative for future generations.
Qiane won the 2021 New Zealand Women of Influence Award for arts and culture and in 2023 was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the arts. Her book NUKU: Stories of 100 Indigenous Women was shortlisted for the Booksellers Aotearoa New Zealand Award for Illustrated Non-Fiction in the 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards and finalist of the Allen & Unwin Award for Best Commercial Book for Adults in the PANZ book design awards that same year. Her children’s book Ngā Kupenga a Nanny Rina / Nanny Rina’s Amazing Nets won a 2024 Storylines Notable Book Award (te reo Māori) and was shortlisted in the 2025 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.
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