This book is made possible through the generous support of our local Mangere Otahuhu community board and we thank them for their faith in to giving this group the opportunity to showcase the writing talent that is alive and well in Mangere/Otahuhu.
We have about 8 members in the group and they are from diverse backgrounds: including a member from Mana whenua (indigenous Maori of Ihumatao), Samoan, South African, Niuean, Cook Islands etc. and they either live, work or study in Mangere.
The brief for the book that I will be editing is to share stories that either inspire, encourage or educate the reader and we are hoping to be able to gift it to local high schools and tertiary institutions as well as to have it available in Auckland libraries.
I hope to be featuring the writers on this blog as we continue to develop the ideas and stories for the book with a only a few months before launch. I also hope that it will encourage many other community individuals and groups to reach for their dreams and to keep working toward them...
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