This is a dream come true as pictured here, this is my aiga or family's humble homes. Beginning with the small faleo'o (small house), in the background, as the beginning of the build, followed by the second stage as the main fale (house) and the third stage was the 2018 (before my dad passed away in 2021) build in our blue and white house which we now use.
This, I think, mirrors my journey of firstly my parents' support of my educational journey in Auckland, in my formative years and then continuing into Uni studies as my second stage and now completing my studies as a Wānanga or Māori indigenous tertiary education institute and leaning in to present and share my family's story at an education conference.
For the most part, I'll be promoting my books at the stall but also see what other products would be good to promote too. I've held many book stalls in my journey across the years, and it's befitting that in my 10th year anniversary of being an Indie publisher, to be given this amazing opportunity.
From humble beginnings to be given these opportunities on an International stage, is a blessing and something that I thank God for and the support of my family right from the start. Roll on November as here we come!...
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