Where I Live
A group of 10-15 students will work with author-teacher, David Riley, to create a published book inspired by the places they live. The book will be a celebration of the young people’s homes, streets and the wider Henderson-Massey community.
Students will be the authors and owners of the work and the book will be published as a paperback and eBook so families and extended family can access the book at home and around the world. It will be launched at the school or another venue decided by the school.
The project is well suited to students with writing, journalism, storytelling aspirations.
ABOUT
David Riley is a children’s writer and teacher, he graduated with a Masters in Social Anthropology from Auckland University, majoring in Māori and Pacific Studies. David has worked as a researcher and journalist and writes books and reading resources for, and with, elders, teachers, parents and young people. He’s written nearly 60 books and delivered reading and writing workshops throughout Aotearoa and in the Cook Islands.
Creator
David Riley (Reading Warrior) & Colwill School students & teacher Jo Chase
Project Date
Stage 1 “research and writing” February-April 2023 Stage 2 “print publication” September 2023 (pending funding)
Location
Colwill School, Massey
Funding Source
Creative Henderson-Massey