Tangaroa Paul (Te Whare Tawhito o Muriwhenua), author of Rere Atu Taku Poi! Let My Poi Fly!, talks about what inspired them to write this book and their experience of being takatāpui in te ao Māori. This video aims to inspire parents, teachers and adults to learn more about what it might mean for a child or young person to feel different and figure out who they are.
Rere Atu Taku Poi! is written by Tangaroa Paul, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbs, and published by Auckland Council Libraries and Oratia Books. You can borrow this book from Auckland Council Libraries, or get your own copy from your favourite bookshop.
Filmed at Te Manawa Library.
Borrow a copy of 'Rere Atu Taku Poi - Let My Poi Fly' from Auckland Council Libraries or get your own copy from Oratia Books.
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