Māori stories celebrated on the world stage!

By Storylines Trust Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa | Posted: Friday Aug 07, 2026

Congratulations to Oratia and the talented creators of two books which have been selected for the inaugural IBBY–UNESCO Collection of Remarkable Books for Young Readers in Indigenous and Endangered Languages.

This prestigious international collection celebrates outstanding children’s books that support Indigenous languages, storytelling and cultural identity. The selected titles will become part of UNESCO’s permanent collection and be shared with readers around the world.

Rere Atu Taku Poi! / Let My Poi Fly!

Tangaroa Paul | Rebecca Gibbs

Storylines Notable Book Award, Te Reo Māori List 2024

Tōku Whānau Rerehua / My Beautiful Family

Rauhina Cooper | Isobel Joy Te Aho-White

Storylines Notable Book Award, Te Reo Māori List 2023

A huge congratulations to the authors, illustrators and the team at Oratia Books for sharing the richness, creativity and beauty of te reo Māori with tamariki in Aotearoa and beyond.

This is a wonderful celebration of Māori story sovereignty and the power of children’s books to strengthen language, identity and belonging.

Ngā mihi nui — ka mau te wehi!

Read the full list: IBBY-UNESCO Collection of Remarkable Books in Indigenous and Endangered Languages: IBBY International Board on Books for Young People