A lifetime of stories deserves to be celebrated

By Storylines Trust Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa | Posted: Monday Oct 12, 2026

If you know someone whose lifetime contribution deserves recognition, nominate them for the 2027 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal. Nominations close 30 November.

For more than 30 years, the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal has honoured some of Aotearoa’s most significant contributors to children’s and young adult literature.

Previous recipients include Joy Cowley, Lynley Dodd, Maurice Gee, Gavin Bishop and Kate De Goldi.
Who should join this extraordinary list?

More details and nominate here: Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and Lecture Award - Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust