Go back 50 years I’m English Go back 250 years I’m Irish Go back 1000 years I’m Scandinavian Go back 2000 years I’m Roman Go back 5000 years I’m Minoan Go back 50000 years I’m African None of this means I have a right to anyone else’s land or home

Christmas Day my hubby Darryl Torckler introduced me to a new (to me) author Emma Donoghue. #LearnedByHeart I’ll be looking for more of her work. Great story-perfectly paced & thought provoking. PS when I say introduced, he chose it based on the cover blurb! #TrustTheCover

This is a great read! High recommend. As all of Olivia Hayfield’s reimagined historical books.

How exciting….congratulations

NEWS: on 12 February 2024, South Africa submitted an “urgent request for additional measures under Article 75 (1)” of the Rules of Court in connection with the “developing circumstances in Rafah” in the case #SouthAfrica v. #Israel before the #ICJ tinyurl.com/wajhp3tv

CIJ_ICJ Reminder Israeli Occupation Army stilt not respecting international law, No deference between before and after your ruling regarding provisional measures. Since the end of the prosecution and defense hearings until today, the criminal Israeli occupation army has committed

let’s grow as a real community who has heart for our young readers and beyond, and speak out against the genocide in gaza. read and sign the letter to scbwi here 👉 bit.ly/Letter4SCBWI #FREEPALESTINE

Seeing well paid politicians & billionaires spend countless hours complaining about kids getting a $6 lunch, is sickening to me. Some people use their privilege for good, some most definitely use it for cruelty. Well fed kids are happier, healthier & go on to live better lives.

The PM Christopher Luxon said that this government had signaled with voters what they intended to do. I don't think that the public voted for a #waronnature and a removal of environmental protections & democratic process for communities to have a say. This isn't the kiwi way.

Love this messaging from Greens. Once, specific project consents are annouced, Greens & Te Pāti Māori could feasibly stop some of the big projects before they start if they annouce they will - if elected in 2026 - withdraw consented projects without compensation.

I have resigned from my membership scbwi and my leadership position. I cannot be part of an organisation, that purports to be about children, standing by silent while genocide is happening.

🔥🔥🔥Seth Meyers nails it in 90 seconds.

🚨Our current global economic system is failing women. We must #InvestInWomen to make gender equality a reality for ALL. On #InternationalWomensDay, hear our Goodwill Ambassador, Anne Hathaway's call to action. #IWD2024

#CeasefireNOW

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I love this

Excited yo see so many great kiwi books on display at Bologna. And that #MyAuntHonor is amongst them. Fingers crossed for what is my most international book yet.

With the lead-up to National Poetry Day, enjoy this wonderful new video by David Eggleton & Richard Wallis - Moa in the Matukituki Valley: A Cento: youtube.com/watch?v=KW_VaJ… David and Richard will be performing at our special NPD Event as part of a stellar line-up this Fri 23 Aug.

I’ve been struggling with what to do about X for awhile. I’ve finally decided I used to enjoy interacting with you all so much, so I’m going to continue on BlueSky. Hope to see some of you there. bsky.app/profile/gillia…