Publications
Angie’s writing shifts and changes with time. If 2021 was the year for a prize-winner with The Girls in the Kapa haka winning the Gaelyn Gordon Award for a Much-Loved Book, followed by The Boys in the Waka ama, then 2022 is the year for contributing to a new international educational series. Shaping the World helps students reflect and remember just how much impact one person can make on the world. Angie’s ongoing commitment to working on collaborative creative writing projects with immigrants to the Bay of Plenty has resulted in deeply moving and poignant work from contributors. This year 2023 will be highlighted by the publication of Angie’s newest Children’s Picture Book being launched through Scholastic this September as well as contributing further to the educational series Shaping the World. For information on all publications, workshops and projects please reach out using the contacts page.
Available for purchase:
HELPING HARMONY - THERE’S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SAVE A WHALE
Haunted by the death of a young Orca, Nikora Ahipene devotes his life to their study and preservation. Nine-year-old Ciara is also fascinated by these great mammals. After hearing Nikora speak to her class she decides to adopt an orca of her own. It’s not long before Nikora, Ciara, conservationists and local iwi collide when an orca pod strands on a narrow estuary.
Suitable for 7-10 year olds.
Mixed: Creative Writing by Newcomers to our shores
“Mixed” originally started out as a mentoring project called “Write from the Heart”. Angie set out on a mission to teach and mentor immigrants as they negotiated the process of telling and writing their stories in various written forms. Now, we present their book to celebrate the stories of these newcomers to New Zealand along with their creative writing journey.
the farmyard idol
There is frenzy in the farmyard when the animals see a sign "Searching for a Farm Yard Idol" nailed to the cowshed door. They set off for the auditions, keen to show off their talents and support one another. But will all the judges be impressed?
The Farmyard Idol is a "Read and Colour" book ideal for reading aloud. Perfect for a chorus of classroom voices The illustrations are only partially colored leaving the child with the option to complete the art work. Comes with a series of four tear-out postcards for children to colour and post.
39 brighton street
In 1925 Maria Concetta and Guiseppe Famularo arrived in Island Bay, New Zealand from the tiny volcanic island of Stromboli. Eighty-five years later, Maria Concetta’s youngest son Dominic, alone and unwell, moved into a rest home. As if guided by the spirit of her great-aunt, the author arrived at 39 Brighton St, uncovering its hidden secrets, discovering her history and reflecting on her own life and future.
39 Brighton St is the fusion of an Italian heritage, person experiences and self-reflection linked with recipes, poetry and historical facts.