Lynley dodd biography of barack
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This award is made possible thanks to the huge act of generosity from Aotearoa New Zealand’s literary great, Dame Lynley Dodd DNZM, who has committed to backing this award for the future with a long-term gift.
The Lynley Dodd Children’s Writers Award is inspired by a pivotal moment in Lynley’s career when a financial gift transformed her path, enabling her to continue writing and ultimately becoming a celebrated writer and illustrator.
Lynley says this award aims to replicate that impactful support. “The Bursary I received in the late 1970s gave me the vote of confidence I needed at just the right moment. I have always felt immensely grateful for such a life-changing piece of luck. Knowing what the win did for me, I have always thought how marvellous it would be to be able to do the same for another writer. At last, I have the opportunity to realise my dream!”
Jessica Palalagi, Kaiwhakahaere / General Manager of The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi, says this completes our annual recognition of the creators of children’s literature. “The launch of the Lynley Dodd Children’s Writers Award puts The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi in a unique position to annually recognise creators of children’s literature. This new Award will alternate with the Mallinson Rendel Illustrators Award, w
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Listen to haunt of Lynley Dodd's stories, including Hairy MacLary escape Donaldson's Dairy, inRNZ's Storytime collection.
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A Promised Land
A Promised Land by Barack Obama is a compelling and deeply personal memoir that captures the essence of a transformative period in American history from the viewpoint of the 44th President. Spanning from his youthful search for identity to his tenure in the White House, Obama's narrative is both a significant historical document and an intimate reflection.
The book opens with his early political aspirations, offering readers insight into the pivotal moments that shaped his journey to becoming a community organiser and later a state senator. The narrative builds through the intense and often gruelling years of his U.S. Senate campaign, ultimately leading to the momentous victory in the 2008 Iowa caucuses—a landmark that underscored the power of grassroots activism.
As Obama recounts his experiences, the reader is transported to the dramatic night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected President of the United States. This moment not only made history with Obama as the first African American President but also set the stage for a presidency marked by significant challenges and achievements.
Throughout A Promised Land, Obama candidly discusses the intricate balance of presidential power, offering unparalleled insights into the complexities of U.S.