And the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal goes to...

The Storylines Charitable Trust have announced that Kiwi natural history writer and photographer Andrew Crowe wins Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal 2009. He is the first non-fiction writer to win the country’s top children’s literature prize.

The award, given annually for a distinguished contribution to New Zealand children’s literature, will be presented in Christchurch on 28 March.

“Andrew Crowe’s contribution to young New Zealanders’ knowledge of their country’s natural history has been unique and of long standing,” says Storylines Trust chairman, Dr Libby Limbrick. “His many books, both in design and content, are consistently attractive, informative and accessible to young and old alike.”

If you would like to know more go the Storylines website.

If you would like to see some of his books view this Rodney Libraries catalogue link.