The most joyful children’s literature event of the year is surely the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults ceremony, and readers are invited to join the celebration at the characterful Pipitea Marae in Wellington on Wednesday 13 August.

The ceremony will begin with a singing group of talented Pōneke rangatahi and there’ll be live music throughout the evening. Plus, attendees will get to meet the 47 gifted children’s writers, illustrators and translators who are finalists in this year’s awards, and applaud the winners as they are announced.

Tickets (which include food and refreshments at the post-ceremony function) are on sale now via Humanitix for $52.00 plus booking fees. This is a popular event with a limited number of seats, so secure your place today and enjoy this wonderful showcase of the very best books of the year for young New Zealand readers.