We are delighted to share the news that the 2023 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and Lecture Award winner is James Norcliffe. James Norcliffe is an acclaimed poet and writer for children and young adults, as well as a prolific editor and poetry champion. The Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal is New Zealand’s most prestigious honour for children’s and young adult authors, illustrators and publishers, and we are thrilled to recognise James’ longstanding contribution.
He will be presented with the medal, and in turn will present the 2023 Storylines Margaret Mahy lecture ahead of the other 2023 awards on Sunday 2 April at The University of Auckland’s Epsom Campus.
Members of the Friends of Storylines Ngā Pou o te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa, whānau of winners, students, and the wider children’s and YA literature community are invited to attend. If you’re not yet a member, please consider joining.
To attend James’ lecture and the awards presentation, fill out our registration form. Attendance is free for Storylines Members, $15 for Non-Members, and $10 for Students.
