We gathered at 5.30 as the shop closed to the public, and were given a warm welcome, with refreshments provided, seating all set out, and a goodie bag of treats each - notebook and pens, flyers etc and some free books which always goes down well with librarians and readers!
We were fortunate to have as guest speaker Whitcoulls book buyer, Joan MacKenzie of Joan's Picks fame. Joan gave an interesting, lively and insightful talk based on her many years experience in the book trade and a lifetime of wide reading.
Many thanks to Whitcoulls for their hospitality and to Marama Keyte at Kamo Primary for organising it all.
After some sharing of reading recomendations and good book shopping with discounts, there was a convivial SLANZA committee meeting at the next door Dickens Inn for some planning for events for the rest of the year.
The SLANZA TTT committee is working hard to create opportunities for professional development and collegial networking, and just need you to come and join in :-)
