Jane Arthur (poet)

Jane Arthur (born 1981) is a New Zealand poet, children’s writer, bookseller and editor. Arthur co-founded The Sapling, a children's literature website, with Sarah Forster.[1] She lives in Wellington.[2]

Arthur has written two poetry collections, being Calamities! and Craven.[3][4] In 2024, her first children’s book Brown Bird was published by Penguin Random House New Zealand.[2][5] Louise Ward said of Brown Bird, "This is a brave book about brave people in the modern world, reminiscent of Judy Blume and Jacqueline Wilson."[6] Brown Bird was shortlisted for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Junior Fiction Award in 2025.[7]

References

  1. ^ Macandrew, Ruby (6 February 2017). "Wellington book-lovers raise 10k to launch children's literature magazine online". Stuff. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Jane Arthur – Writer's Files • Read NZ Te Pou Muramura". Read NZ. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  3. ^ Stretton, Erica. "Review: Calamities!". Kete Books. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Book review – Craven by Jane Arthur". RNZ. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  5. ^ Magrin, Federico (5 January 2024). "Introvert New Plymouth writer set to publish new children's book". Stuff. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Book review: Brown Bird a story of self-discovery and inclusivity perfect for pre-teens". NZ Herald. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  7. ^ Mabey, Claire (5 June 2025). "All the finalists in the 2025 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults". The Spinoff. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
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