{"id":1971,"date":"2026-06-05T11:50:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/?p=1971"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:50:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:50:34","slug":"books-by-maori-authors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/books-by-maori-authors\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Powerful Books by M\u0101ori Authors You Need to Read"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this months <a href=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/read-the-world-mexico-books\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/read-the-world-mexico-books\/\">Read the World<\/a> post, we are celebrating New Zealand, particularly focussing on<strong> books by M\u0101ori authors<\/strong>. While famous authors such as Katherine Mansfield, Heather Morris or Eleanor Catton are fantastic, we want to uplift Indigenous voices through this series where we can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When most people think of Aotearoa, or New Zealand, their minds immediately go to <em>Lord of the Rings.<\/em> Wild landscapes, rugged coastlines and perhaps a hobbit hole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the true heart of this country is alive in its storytelling. For generations, <strong>Indigenous writers from Aotearoa<\/strong>  have used the written word to challenge, heal, laugh, and fiercely reclaim their histories. From razor-sharp modern comedies to stunning ancestral myths, compelling <strong>books by M\u0101ori authors<\/strong> are sweeping the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are looking for a pulse-pounding thriller or a witty family drama, these five essential books will change your TBR and perhaps give you a bit of wanderlust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Read: A Tiny Cultural Cheat Sheet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When diving into <strong>books by M\u0101ori authors<\/strong>, a lot of books naturally weave in <em>te reo M\u0101ori<\/em> (the M\u0101ori language) and foundational cultural concepts without stopping to translate them for a Western audience. Here is a quick guide to the core themes you will encounter across <strong>M\u0101ori literature<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aotearoa (ao-tee-ah-row-ah):<\/strong> The Indigenous M\u0101ori name for New Zealand, most commonly translated as &#8220;The Land of the Long White Cloud.&#8221; Using Aotearoa honors the land&#8217;s history, recognizes Indigenous sovereignty, and reflects the country&#8217;s bicultural identity today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M\u0101ori (mow-ree):<\/strong> The Indigenous Polynesian people of Aotearoa. The word itself literally translates to &#8220;normal,&#8221; &#8220;natural,&#8221; or &#8220;ordinary&#8221;\u2014a term used historically to distinguish human beings from gods, spirits, or later, European settlers (<em>P\u0101keh\u0101<\/em>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whakapapa (whaka-pah-pah):<\/strong> Lineage, genealogy, and the deep, unbreakable connection to our ancestors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wh\u0101nau (fah-no-uh):<\/strong> Family\u2014extending far beyond blood relatives to encompass the wider community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whenua (feh-noo-ah):<\/strong> The word for both &#8220;land&#8221; and &#8220;placenta.&#8221; It signifies that the earth is our literal mother, provider, and where we belong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kaitiakitanga (kai-tee-ah-kee-tang-ah):<\/strong> Guardianship and the sacred duty to conserve nature, culture, and people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential Reading List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rangikura-455x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rangikura-455x600.jpg 455w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rangikura-304x400.jpg 304w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rangikura-768x1012.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rangikura.jpg 777w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/the-bone-people.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1974\" style=\"width:218px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-398x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1975\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6633274563231287;width:226px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-398x600.jpg 398w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-265x400.jpg 265w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-1018x1536.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-1357x2048.jpg 1357w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Timeless Masterpiece: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/949038.The_Whale_Rider\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/949038.The_Whale_Rider\">The Whale Rider<\/a><\/em> by Witi Ihimaera (1987)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <em>Mythological, poignant, multigenerational.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/the-whale-rifer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/the-whale-rifer.jpg 315w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/the-whale-rifer-265x400.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story follows Kahu, a young girl born into a traditional tribe where leadership is strictly inherited by the first-born male. Her stern grandfather rejects her simply because of her gender, blind to the fact that Kahu possesses a rare, ancient spiritual connection to the whales and the tribe&#8217;s mythical ancestor, <em>Kahutia Te Rangi<\/em>. It is a deeply moving exploration of <em>whakapapa<\/em>, fighting for your place in a changing world, and the environmental bond between humanity and the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Witi Ihimaera was the first M\u0101ori author to publish a novel (<em>Tangi<\/em>, 1973) and remains one of the best known M\u0101ori authors. While you might have seen the 2002 film adaptation of The Whale Rider, the original book possesses a distinct, rhythmic magic and is well worth reading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read this if you love:<\/strong> Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez, <em>Moana<\/em>, or lyrical folklore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Dark but Beautiful: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/460635.The_Bone_People?ac=1&amp;from_search=true&amp;qid=8PPzYSoVsW&amp;rank=1\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/460635.The_Bone_People?ac=1&amp;from_search=true&amp;qid=8PPzYSoVsW&amp;rank=1\"><em>The Bone People<\/em> <\/a>by Keri Hulme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gritty, poetic, intensely haunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/the-bone-people.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1974\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An unforgettable read for Pride month, <em>The Bone People<\/em> highlights Kerewin\u2014an asexual, aromantic artist of mixed M\u0101ori and European heritage living in self-imposed isolation. Her solitary existence fractures when she encounters Simon, a mute child washed ashore from a shipwreck, and Joe, his deeply volatile foster father. Together, these three damaged characters build an unstable, fiercely loyal <em>wh\u0101nau<\/em> of choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Bone People<\/em> is one of the most unique books by M\u0101ori authors. Hulme\u2019s writing style is a blend of prose, poetry, English, and <em>te reo M\u0101ori.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Content Note:<\/strong> <em>The Bone People<\/em> is a masterpiece, but it does not pull its punches. It contains explicit, heavy themes of child abuse, domestic violence, and deep emotional trauma.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read this if you love:<\/strong> Complex literary fiction, deep character studies, and boundary-pushing prose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/176443453-greta-valdin?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/176443453-greta-valdin?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15\">Greta &amp; Valdin<\/a><\/em> by Rebecca K Reilly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Witty, chaotic, modern queer romance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-398x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-398x600.jpg 398w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-265x400.jpg 265w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-1018x1536.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin-1357x2048.jpg 1357w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/greta-Valdin.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to experience the sheer breadth and modern evolution of <strong>books by M\u0101ori authors<\/strong>, <em>Greta &amp; Valdin<\/em> is your perfect read. This modern comedy charts the lives of two sibling roommates sorting through their incredibly messy romantic endeavors across Auckland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greta and Valdin belong to an eccentric, multi-ethnic M\u0101ori-Russian-Catalonian family. They are dealing with everything from accidental run-ins with exes to navigating their cultural identities in the modern city. Reilly\u2019s dialogue is incredibly punchy, and her characters feel like real friends you want to grab a drink with. It\u2019s an affectionate, funny, and beautifully inclusive look at modern <em>wh\u0101nau<\/em> dynamics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read this if you love:<\/strong> <em>Fleabag<\/em>, Sally Rooney, or <em>Schitt&#8217;s Creek<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Fast Paced Thriller: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/61997066-better-the-blood?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/61997066-better-the-blood?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16\">Better the Blood<\/a><\/em> by Michael Bennett<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crime thriller, historic retribution, detective drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/better-the-blood.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/better-the-blood.jpg 340w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/better-the-blood-267x400.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u0101ori filmmaker and author Michael Bennett skillfully subverts the traditional crime thriller to dissect historical trauma. <em>Better the Blood<\/em> introduces us to Hana Westerman, a tenacious detective and single mother working in Auckland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a series of highly calculated, ritualistic murders begin shaking the city, Hana realizes the killer is targeting the descendants of British soldiers who committed brutal, unpunished atrocities during the NZ colonial wars of the 19th century. As Hana tracks the killer, she is forced to confront her own identity as a M\u0101ori woman working within a police force that historically enforced colonial rule. It is an addictive page-turner that forces readers to grapple with what justice, revenge, and historical accountability truly mean.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read this if you love:<\/strong> <em>True Detective<\/em>, Attica Locke, or dark serial killer mysteries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Modern Poetry Collection: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/57961577-rangikura?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_24\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/57961577-rangikura?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_24\"><em>Rangikura<\/em> <\/a>by Tayi Tibble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Bold, electric, millennial\/Gen-Z pop culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rangikura-455x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rangikura-455x600.jpg 455w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rangikura-304x400.jpg 304w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rangikura-768x1012.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rangikura.jpg 777w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tayi Tibble is one of the most exciting trailblazing voices in contemporary poetry. Following her wildly successful debut <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/59382078-poukahangatus?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_13\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/59382078-poukahangatus?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_13\">Poukahangatus<\/a><\/em>, her second collection <em>Rangikura<\/em> is an absolute knockout. Tibble writes with intensity, exploring what it feels like to be a young, Indigenous woman living in a hyper-digital, post-colonial world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her poems stitch together traditional M\u0101ori mythology with 2000s pop culture, heavy lip gloss, late-night house parties, climate anxiety, and colonization. It is funny, sharp, vulnerable, and fiercely confident. Even if you don&#8217;t consider yourself a &#8220;poetry person,&#8221; Tibble&#8217;s rhythmic, visceral style will completely convert you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read this if you love:<\/strong> Contemporary poetry, fashion aesthetics, and fierce cultural critiques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Should You Start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still unsure which book to buy first? Let this quick guide decide your fate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>If Your Main Goal Is&#8230;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&#8230;Then You Should Start With:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Theme<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Reading a complete book in one sitting<\/td><td><strong><em>Rangikura<\/em><\/strong> by Tayi Tibble<\/td><td>Indigenous Y2K Pop Culture Poetry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Staying up late to unravel a mystery<\/td><td><strong><em>Better the Blood<\/em><\/strong> by Michael Bennett<\/td><td>Colonial History &amp; Crime Thriller<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Laughing out loud during a commute<\/td><td><strong><em>Greta &amp; Valdin<\/em><\/strong> by Rebecca K Reilly<\/td><td>Modern Queer <em>Wh\u0101nau<\/em> Comedy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A cozy, deeply emotional tear-jerker<\/td><td><strong><em>The Whale Rider<\/em><\/strong> by Witi Ihimaera<\/td><td>Ancestral Myth &amp; Leadership<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Immersing yourself in complex literary art<\/td><td><strong><em>The Bone People<\/em><\/strong> by Keri Hulme<\/td><td>Booker Prize-Winning Prose<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>When buying these books, consider ordering through independent Indigenous publishers like <strong>Huia Publishers<\/strong>, a M\u0101ori-owned press that has spent decades actively championing and uplifting these vital voices.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If these weren&#8217;t enough books by M\u0101ori authors for you, we have more below. 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