Library+Competition

Panui **We have chosen Ngareta Gabel as our NZ Author for the Library Competition** = **NZ AUTHOR QUESTIONS** **Tukua oo Whakaaro kia rere! Let your ideas and imagination go!**=

**WALT:**
 * ASK INTERESTING QUESTIONS TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT OUR NZ AUTHOR ‘NGARETA GABEL’**

What inspires you to write? Sapphire and Autumn Do you have a studio for your books? Autumn How old were you when you wrote your first book? Autumn What do you need (besides pen and paper) to write books? Autumn

Do you write chapter books? Te Mania Does your daughter help you write your books? Te Mania Do you write fiction and non-fiction stories? Te Mania

Do you enjoy being an author? Adele

What do you like about books? Cheyenne In your stories, what are the key messages for your readers? Cheyenne Do you write about your family in your stories? Cheyenne

Do you like reading? Chassidee How long did it take to write the book “Oh Hogwash, Sweet Pea!”? Chassidee How long have you been writing books for? Chassidee

Do you make a lot of money for the books you have written? Chelsea Do you follow your dreams? Chelsea What are your favourite hobbies? Chelsea Where were you born? Chelsea Where did you grow up? Chelsea Do you write Maori and English books? Chelsea Do you visit schools and share your stories? Chelsea Is your daughter the main character for all your stories? Chelsea

Do you brainstorm before you start writing a story? Dolly What skills do we need to start writing your own stories? Dolly

How old were you when you became famous? Anahera

How many brothers and sisters do you have? Maka How old are your children? Maka How many books have you written? Maka Is your mum or dad a story writer too? Maka

What is rewarding about writing your own book? Te Moananui Did you like books when you were little? Te Moananui

What made you interested in writing your books? Jack

What advice do you have for young people who want to write their own stories? Shannon

What are your 5 favourite books your children like you to read to them? Ruma Tekau ma Tahi