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The Quiet Hero Andrew Bagshaw

By Philip Matthews

4 stars
Hine Toa A Story of Bravery

By Ngahuia te Awekotuku

5 stars

This was really interesting, and I couldn't put it down. The text is a memoir about Hine Toa, who was a trailblazer for women, queer and the Maori Liberation Movement.
The Anxious Generation

By Allan Lane

5 stars

This was very interesting, and super relevant to my work. The focus of the text is about how childhood has changed, called the 'great rewiring', and has led to an epidemic of mental illness, in particular anxiety.
A Dark Chapter from New Zealand History

By James Hawthorne

4 stars

This is a republished book. This would be a great reference for teaching NZ History, especially for the different perspectives standard. Looks at Poverty Bay, the terrible massacres that happened there, destruction of property, depopulation etc. Going to forward this onto my History teacher at school.
Agatha Christie

By Lucy Worsley

5 stars

If you have read Agatha Christie books as a child then this would be worthwhile to read. I liked this as the book has been thoroughly researched with access to Agatha's personal letters and papers.
Towards a Grammar of Race

By Arcia Tecun, Lana Lopesi and Anisha Sankar

5 stars

This is the kind of text that you pick up and read one chapter at a time, as each one is written by a different person. The different aspects and perspectives on race in Aotearoa New Zealand was interesting and challenging. A must read for New Zealand educators.
Judy Bailey Evolving

By Judy Baily

4 stars

I enjoyed this, as I fondly remember Judy Bailey on TV each night, as a news watching family. It has a lovely insight into 'evolving' post career and into old age, which is often not explored. Interesting read.
Letters to my Grandchildren

By Jane Deans

3 stars

If you are interested in early Christchurch history and families, then this is an interesting read. The text is made up of letters to Jane Deans grandchildren about her early pioneering life in Christchurch/Canterbury. The letters are intelligent and she definitely was a woman who was strong then most woman of the era. Interesting but not riveting.
Facts** and other lies

By Ed Coper

5 stars

As a histoian I loved this text, especially as I can use bits of text in the classroom with seniors. Very insightful in some of the challenges we now face in the 21st century world, which has become an era of disinformation. I am biased about this text though, as my cousin wrote it!
Niho Taniwha: Improving Teaching and earning for Akonga Maori

By Melanie Riwai-Cough

5 stars

Loved the fact this text was an easy read, with informative, relevant, and NZ context information on why the NZ education is failing Maori. One of the best texts I have read on this context and Melanie is a leading researcher in this field. Her workshop was amazing as well!

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The Quiet Hero Andrew Bagshaw

Hine Toa A Story of Bravery

The Anxious Generation

A Dark Chapter from New Zealand History

Agatha Christie

Towards a Grammar of Race

Judy Bailey Evolving

Letters to my Grandchildren

Facts** and other lies

Niho Taniwha: Improving Teaching and earning for Akonga Maori

Queens High School

68,539 pages read and 3,169 team points

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