The latest Starling issue will be launching in three cities featuring readings from the authors. I will post details for each launch as they come to hand.

WELLINGTON: Sunday 22 August at @B00KH0UND

CHRISTCHURCH: Friday 27 August at @WORDChCh Regent St Pop-Up Festival

AUCKLAND: Sunday 29 August at The Open Book

Here is a taste of the Auckland event.

Issue 12 is nearly here, and we’re ready to party – come along to our FIRST EVER issue launch in Auckland, at the wonderful Open Book in Ponsonby!

Come celebrate, hear exciting new writing from young New Zealand authors, browse The Open Book shelves, and help Starling commemorate reaching a whole dozen.

The event will be hosted by new Starling editorial committee member Tate Fountain, and a full list of authors reading at the launch party will be announced once the issue itself launches online on Tuesday 17 August at starlingmag.com!

(image credit: Maisie Chilton, from the forthcoming Issue 12 cover!)