
About the event
Please note this event date has been changed from June to Wednesday July 2nd.
Join us for what will be a fantastic evening celebrating award-winning writer and illustrator, Ruth Paul and her two, new books, Anahera: The Mighty Kiwi Māmā (Penguin Random House) and Ghost Kiwi (Scholastic).
Anahera: The Mighty Kiwi Māmā is the inspiring true story of one big, fierce mama kiwi, two caring communities, three conscientious kiwi dads, over 60 thriving chicks, and a wild population restored after a 150-year gap! This picture book written and illustrated by Ruth was a visionary conservation project that literally took place in her own back yard.
Ghost Kiwi is Ruth's debut middle-grade fiction novel, a thrilling eco-adventure filled with courage and friendship. It's sure to be a book loved by readers of all ages.
We will of course be celebrating You Can't Pat A Fish (Walker Books) which was also published this year. You Can't Pat A Fish is shortlisted for the NZCYA Book Hub Picture Book Award and the Russell Clarke Award for Illustration.
Capital Kiwi will be speaking at this event and Ruth will be signing books.
All welcome!
Buy the books:
Wednesday July 2nd, 6pm
in-store at Unity Books Wellington
Ruth Paul's Double Book Launch: Anahera & Ghost Kiwi
All welcome!
Other News & Events

Book Celebration: Dance-Floor Romance by Chris Tse
18 Nov 2026 - 6PMIn-store 6pm, Wednesday 18th November, Unity Books Wellington, 57 Willis St. All Welcome

VERBCRAWL @ Unity Books
14 Nov 2026 - 6PM - 9.15PMIn-store from 6pm, Saturday 14th November, Unity Books Wellington, 57 Willis St. All Welcome

AUTHOR TALK: This is Grief by Kirsten O'Connor
13 Nov 2026712.30PM, Friday November 13th, 2026 Unity Books Wellington, 57 Willis St. All welcome, take a seat!