Welcome. Membership of The Friends of Storylines Ngā Pou o te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa connects you to the New Zealand children's literature community in a number of ways, and supports the work of Storylines.
If you are already a member of Friends of Storylines, to access member-only areas, please log in using the login tab at the top of the page.
We welcome authors, illustrators, librarians, teachers, parents, grandparents and wider whānau, and members of the public as members of Storylines – and as members of the community that supports and celebrates New Zealand children’s writers and illustrators, the development of a strong literary tradition, and love of literature among New Zealand children and their adults.
By paying the nominal Storylines membership fee you show your support for a strong New Zealand voice in children’s literature, you join a vibrant children’s literature community – and you support the ongoing development of a children’s literature tradition that ensures that New Zealand children grow up reading and hearing stories from this country told in New Zealand vernacular.
You become part of an active community of children’s literature enthusiasts and experts and seek to share your love of literature (particularly New Zealand children’s literature), be involved, network, share information, and support the aims and objectives of the Storylines Trust.
Why become a member of The Friends of Storylines?
In addition to supporting Storylines in engaging young people with books and reading, and supporting the development of New Zealand children’s and YA literature, you become part of the vibrant children’s literature community in New Zealand and receive:
- Free entry to Storylines awards events
- Discounted rates for ticketed events run by Storylines
- Voting rights at the Friends of Storylines Ngā Pou o te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa Inc. AGM
- Access to author & illustrator videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips by New Zealand authors and illustrators
- New Zealand publishers’ and agents’ wish list for submissions
You can:
- sign up now to become a member
- renew your membership
- manage your account
- change your password
- sign up for Storylines news and updates
- access member links to news and information about children’s literature and Storylines activities
Types of membership:
Individual Membership (1 person)
- $45 per year
- 1 vote at AGM
- Unlimited entries to awards for membership holder (at Members rate)
- 1x access to members rates for events and awards
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips and NZ Publishers and agents wish list for submissions
- 2 votes at AGM
- Unlimited entries to awards for 2 people associated with membership (at Members rate)
- 2x access to members rates for events and awards
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips and NZ publishers and agents wish list for submissions
- 2 votes at AGM
- Unlimited entries to awards for 2 people associated with membership (at Members rate)
- 2x access to members rates for events and awards
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips and NZ publishers and agents wish list for submissions
Priority booking for Story Tours
Organisation or network membership for libraries, publishers, booksellers or businesses (3 people)
- $85 per year
- 1 vote at AGM
- Unlimited entries to awards for membership holder (at Members rate)
- 3 x access to members rates for events and awards
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- access to Top Ten Tips and NZ publishers and agents wish list for submissions
International Membership (1 person)
- $110 per year
- 1 vote at AGM
- Unlimited entries to awards for membership holder (at Members rate)
- 1 x access to members rates for events and awards
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips and NZ publishers and agents wish list for submissions
Student Membership (1 person)
- $30 per year
- 1 vote at AGM
- Unlimited entries to awards for membership holder (at Members rate) with Student ID/ NSN
- Student rates for Storylines Events
- Access to author & illustrators’ videos
- Access to Top Ten Tips and NZ publishers and agents wish list for submissions
Note: Credit card fees apply to these figures – see membership payment form
For any membership enquiries please email membership@storylines.org.nz