Paula Green Honoured with 2025 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal

By Storylines Trust Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa | Posted: Wednesday Dec 18, 2024

Storylines is delighted to announce poet Paula Green as the 2025 recipient of the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal.

Paula is a champion of children’s literature in Aotearoa NZ, giving outstanding service to children’s literature and literacy while bringing joy and warmth to the world of children’s reading and writing.

For almost 20 years Paula has been inspiring tamariki with her books and especially, her love of poetry. She has been active for many years with school visits, teaching creative writing, judging competitions and being involved in literary festivals.

Since 2013, through her 'Poetry Box' blog, Paula has connected young readers with Aotearoa NZ books and their authors/illustrators, encouraging reading for pleasure as well as providing an invaluable resource for families and educators.

Paula has published four collections of children’s poetry and edited two children’s poetry anthologies. She has been a tireless supporter of young writers, offering them a platform to share their work and build confidence in their creative abilities.
Paula has won numerous awards including - the Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement (Poetry) in 2017 and Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to literature. She holds a PhD in Italian and was a Literary Fellow at the University of Auckland.

The Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and Lecture will be presented to Paula Green at the 2025 Storylines Margaret Mahy National Awards Day, to be held on Sunday 6 April at the National Library of New Zealand, Parnell, Auckland. Paula will deliver the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal Lecture, sharing her unique insights and inspiration.

This special event also celebrates the winners of the 2025 Storylines manuscript awards, bringing together authors, illustrators, and children’s literature enthusiasts for a day of connection and celebration.

Attendance is free for Storylines Members, but registration is essential. For non-members, tickets are $25.

Register to attend here: Storylines Margaret Mahy National Awards Day 2025 Registration Form - Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust