Papatūānuku: A collection of writings by Indigenous wāhine is a powerful anthology of writing by Māori and Pacific women. It offers a fresh, raw, and deeply personal tribute to Papatūānuku, the Earth Mother. Through stories, poems, and reflections, the contributors explore the sacred connections between land, identity, and Atua Wāhine (Māori goddesses), bringing ancient wisdom into the present moment.
This collection features works from Ataria Sharman, Nicole Haerewa, Emily Hēni, Hana Buchanan, Jorja Heta, Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson, Jessica Hinerangi Thompson-Carr, Debbie Broughton, Whitney Nicholls-Potts, Amarlee Jagoe, Whina Te Whiu, Morgana Watson, Whitney Ebony, Teiria Davis, Teah Carlson, Shannon Campbell, Sophia Carlson, Kerry Stringer, and Hana Tawhai.
Cover artwork by Jessica Hinerangi Thompson-Carr.