Te Kupenga: 101 stories of Aotearoa from the Turnbull

Description

Published to mark 100 years since the establishment of the famous Alexander Turnbull Library, one of New Zealand's great storehouses, this energetic, comprehensive book approaches the history of Aotearoa New Zealand through 101 remarkable objects. Each tells a story, be it of discovery, courage, dispossession, conflict, invention, creation, or conservation. The objects range from letters and paintings to journals, photographs, posters, banners and books. The place each has in the patchwork of the narrative creates a vivid overall view of the people of this place and the unique histories they have made together. An invaluable resource for schools and the home, and a great way to dive into our history, Te Kupenga takes us deep inside the remarkable ATL collection and sheds light on who we are.

MICHAEL KEITH is a highly experienced editor and writer who has worked in the area of school curriculum and museums for most of his career. He is the former head of the writing team at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and now runs his own consultancy, Shearwater Associates. CHRIS SZEKELY has held the statutory position of Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library since 2007. He is a founding member of the Maori Information Professionals' Association Te Ropu Whakahau and a Fellow of the Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa. He is also an award-winning children's author with works published in te reo Maori and English.