Written in te reo Māori and translated by the author, Rere Atu Taku Poi! is a beautifully illustrated story about gender fluidity in a school setting. Rangi loves doing haka but performing poi is his favourite - even though his classmates say it's just for girls.
When the lead poi performer falls sick before a school performance, Rangi has to take her place. How will the other students and audience react - 'Surely a boy can't lead the poi?' Promotion will carry through to Te Matatini 2025, which will take place in Ngāmotu New Plymouth in late February that year.
Paperback
Tangaroa Paul, Rebecca Gibbs
32 pages
H: 270mm W: 210mm Spine: 4mm
Weight: 250 grams