Books and Beyond: Stars of Pasifika poetry

Photos compiled by Penny Howard.

Happy Pasifika month! On Books and Beyond this week Louisa chats with two poets performing at the upcoming Stars of Pasifika Poetry event at Te Atatū Library.  

Ria Masae and Doug Poole share their poetry and pride in being able to express their Pacific identity writing and performing poetry.

Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast and read on for the books mentioned in the show.

Doug's poetry:

• Mauri ola: contemporary Polynesian poems in English
• Niu voices
• Doug's online journal

Ria's poetry:

• Manifesto Aotearoa: 101 political poems

Other Pasifika poetry works mentioned in the show:

• Everything is here by Rob Heck
• Entangled Islands by Serie Barford

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond.

Catch us on Planet FM104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm. Recent shows can be listened to as podcasts via the Auckland Libraries podcast.