Katie Furze
@katiefurze.bsky.social
#kidlit writer from Aotearoa New Zealand. Science & nature lover. PEKAPEKA SECRET FOREST BAT (Scholastic NZ 2025), RURU NIGHT HUNTER (Scholastic NZ 2024), TUATARA A LIVING TREASURE (Scholastic NZ 2023). #STEM #12x12PB #SCBWI https://www.katiefurze.com
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Katie Furze
@katiefurze.bsky.social
· Jul 1
🦇 PUBLICATION DAY! 🦇
PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat is zip, zap, zooming into bookstores this week! I'm so grateful to everyone who helped in bringing PEKAPEKA to life: Illustrations by Ned Barraud are AMAZING 🤩 Published by Scholastic New Zealand. 🤸😁 @steamteambooks.bsky.social #stem #bats #kidlit
PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat is zip, zap, zooming into bookstores this week! I'm so grateful to everyone who helped in bringing PEKAPEKA to life: Illustrations by Ned Barraud are AMAZING 🤩 Published by Scholastic New Zealand. 🤸😁 @steamteambooks.bsky.social #stem #bats #kidlit
The Danish edition of RURU, Night Hunter has arrived!🦉This is my first translated work so I’m very excited. 🤩 It looks beautiful! @steamteambooks.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The Danish edition of RURU, Night Hunter has arrived!🦉This is my first translated work so I’m very excited. 🤩 It looks beautiful! @steamteambooks.bsky.social
I’m delighted that PEKAPEKA has been selected for a Notable Book Award from Storylines The Children’s Literature Charitable Trust of NZ! ❤️🦇There are so many wonderful books on these lists including AT HOME ON THE FARM by co-creator Ned Barraud.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I’m delighted that PEKAPEKA has been selected for a Notable Book Award from Storylines The Children’s Literature Charitable Trust of NZ! ❤️🦇There are so many wonderful books on these lists including AT HOME ON THE FARM by co-creator Ned Barraud.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I was lucky enough to spend a couple of beautiful sunny days in the capital last week visting bookstores and other favourite spots. There are signed copies of PEKAPEKA at Whitcoulls on Lampton Quay and Unity Books Wellington🦇😀
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August 20, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I was lucky enough to spend a couple of beautiful sunny days in the capital last week visting bookstores and other favourite spots. There are signed copies of PEKAPEKA at Whitcoulls on Lampton Quay and Unity Books Wellington🦇😀
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Wow, what an incredible night at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults! 🤩Thank you to the judges and everyone involved behind the scenes. It was such an honour to have been a finalist. 🦉
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August 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Wow, what an incredible night at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults! 🤩Thank you to the judges and everyone involved behind the scenes. It was such an honour to have been a finalist. 🦉
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What a lovely surprise today to receive my author copies of this article about penguins - yes, sphenisciformes are penguins 🐧 in Orbit, The School Magazine! 😀 @steamteambooks.bsky.social
August 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM
What a lovely surprise today to receive my author copies of this article about penguins - yes, sphenisciformes are penguins 🐧 in Orbit, The School Magazine! 😀 @steamteambooks.bsky.social
On this dreary winter's day, I'm feeling grateful because I have not one, not two, but three beautiful picture books out in the world. 🤩 Hard to believe, but wonderful. 🦎🦉🦇#nedbarraud #scholasticnz #kidlit #STEM @steamteambooks.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 6:01 AM
On this dreary winter's day, I'm feeling grateful because I have not one, not two, but three beautiful picture books out in the world. 🤩 Hard to believe, but wonderful. 🦎🦉🦇#nedbarraud #scholasticnz #kidlit #STEM @steamteambooks.bsky.social
Look at this awesome Kids’ Reading Guide from NZ Booksellers! It’s packed full of gorgeous books. I’m so pleased to see PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat included 🦇 … and there’s RURU Night Hunter amongst the NZCYA finalists! #NZCYA
July 17, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Look at this awesome Kids’ Reading Guide from NZ Booksellers! It’s packed full of gorgeous books. I’m so pleased to see PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat included 🦇 … and there’s RURU Night Hunter amongst the NZCYA finalists! #NZCYA
Spotted PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat at Time Out Bookstore in Maungawhau Mt Eden and they also had RURU and TUATARA in stock. ❤️ Independent bookstores. #STEM #bats #kidlit #NedBarraud #Scholasticnz @steamteambooks.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Spotted PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat at Time Out Bookstore in Maungawhau Mt Eden and they also had RURU and TUATARA in stock. ❤️ Independent bookstores. #STEM #bats #kidlit #NedBarraud #Scholasticnz @steamteambooks.bsky.social
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Delighted to talk about our very special bats (pekapeka) on The Picture Book Buzz and thank you @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for the lovely review! 🦇@steamteambooks.bsky.social #bats #kidlit #STEM Read it here: www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/...
The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Katie Furze and Review of Pekapeka, Secret Forest Bat
Excited to chat with New Zealand author Katie Furze about the inspiration for and creation of her new nonfiction picture book on the special short-tailed forest bat - Pekapeka.
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July 7, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Delighted to talk about our very special bats (pekapeka) on The Picture Book Buzz and thank you @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for the lovely review! 🦇@steamteambooks.bsky.social #bats #kidlit #STEM Read it here: www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/...
Delighted to talk about our very special bats (pekapeka) on The Picture Book Buzz and thank you @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for the lovely review! 🦇@steamteambooks.bsky.social #bats #kidlit #STEM Read it here: www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/...
The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Katie Furze and Review of Pekapeka, Secret Forest Bat
Excited to chat with New Zealand author Katie Furze about the inspiration for and creation of her new nonfiction picture book on the special short-tailed forest bat - Pekapeka.
www.mariacmarshall.com
July 7, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Delighted to talk about our very special bats (pekapeka) on The Picture Book Buzz and thank you @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for the lovely review! 🦇@steamteambooks.bsky.social #bats #kidlit #STEM Read it here: www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/...
popped into the mall during a rain shower and was delighted to see our new book ‘PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat’ on end display alongside other local 📚 including Ned Barraud’s ‘At Home on the Farm.’ #ScholasticNZ #bats #STEM #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social
July 5, 2025 at 4:28 AM
popped into the mall during a rain shower and was delighted to see our new book ‘PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat’ on end display alongside other local 📚 including Ned Barraud’s ‘At Home on the Farm.’ #ScholasticNZ #bats #STEM #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social
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Congratulations, Katie! New interview on Naturally Speaking.
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Congratulations, Katie Furze on PEKEPEKA, Secret Forest Bat!
Thank you so much for sharing the release of PEKAPEKA, Secret Forest Bat with us! Young readers love STEAM books and I’m sure yours will fi...
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July 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Congratulations, Katie! New interview on Naturally Speaking.
@steamteambooks.bsky.social #STEAM #picturebook
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@steamteambooks.bsky.social #STEAM #picturebook
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Discover @katiefurze.bsky.social's inspiration for her stunning new nonfiction PB & learn about New Zealand's Pekapeka, Secret Forest Bat. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Ned Barraud Scholastic NZ #interview #kidlit #bats
July 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Discover @katiefurze.bsky.social's inspiration for her stunning new nonfiction PB & learn about New Zealand's Pekapeka, Secret Forest Bat. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Ned Barraud Scholastic NZ #interview #kidlit #bats
🦇 PUBLICATION DAY! 🦇
PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat is zip, zap, zooming into bookstores this week! I'm so grateful to everyone who helped in bringing PEKAPEKA to life: Illustrations by Ned Barraud are AMAZING 🤩 Published by Scholastic New Zealand. 🤸😁 @steamteambooks.bsky.social #stem #bats #kidlit
PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat is zip, zap, zooming into bookstores this week! I'm so grateful to everyone who helped in bringing PEKAPEKA to life: Illustrations by Ned Barraud are AMAZING 🤩 Published by Scholastic New Zealand. 🤸😁 @steamteambooks.bsky.social #stem #bats #kidlit
July 1, 2025 at 5:30 AM
🦇 PUBLICATION DAY! 🦇
PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat is zip, zap, zooming into bookstores this week! I'm so grateful to everyone who helped in bringing PEKAPEKA to life: Illustrations by Ned Barraud are AMAZING 🤩 Published by Scholastic New Zealand. 🤸😁 @steamteambooks.bsky.social #stem #bats #kidlit
PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat is zip, zap, zooming into bookstores this week! I'm so grateful to everyone who helped in bringing PEKAPEKA to life: Illustrations by Ned Barraud are AMAZING 🤩 Published by Scholastic New Zealand. 🤸😁 @steamteambooks.bsky.social #stem #bats #kidlit
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Stoked that Spotify has picked The Grimmelings as a ‘Best of 2025’ (so far) audiobook! You can listen to it free if you have a premium account. open.spotify.com/genre/0JQ5DA...
June 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Stoked that Spotify has picked The Grimmelings as a ‘Best of 2025’ (so far) audiobook! You can listen to it free if you have a premium account. open.spotify.com/genre/0JQ5DA...
Unboxing our new book PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat 🦇 PEKAPEKA will be in bookstores next week! @steamteambooks.bsky.social #nedbarraud #scholasticnz #bats #STEM #kidlit
June 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Unboxing our new book PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat 🦇 PEKAPEKA will be in bookstores next week! @steamteambooks.bsky.social #nedbarraud #scholasticnz #bats #STEM #kidlit
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Flying your way July 1!
Look what I found on my doorstep during a break in the rain ... it's my advance copy of our new book PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat! I'm so pleased to be holding this in my hands. It will be available in bookstores from 1 July. 🦇🌟🌜#bats #STEM #nedbarraud @steamteambooks.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Flying your way July 1!
Look what I found on my doorstep during a break in the rain ... it's my advance copy of our new book PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat! I'm so pleased to be holding this in my hands. It will be available in bookstores from 1 July. 🦇🌟🌜#bats #STEM #nedbarraud @steamteambooks.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Look what I found on my doorstep during a break in the rain ... it's my advance copy of our new book PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat! I'm so pleased to be holding this in my hands. It will be available in bookstores from 1 July. 🦇🌟🌜#bats #STEM #nedbarraud @steamteambooks.bsky.social
Delighted to see our new book PEKAPEKA featured in the Booksellers Aotearoa NZ Kid’s Winter Reading Guide alongside these other lovely pukapuka! #Nedbarraud 🤩🦇#scholasticnz @steamteambooks.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Delighted to see our new book PEKAPEKA featured in the Booksellers Aotearoa NZ Kid’s Winter Reading Guide alongside these other lovely pukapuka! #Nedbarraud 🤩🦇#scholasticnz @steamteambooks.bsky.social
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SCBWI Members! Be on the lookout for these STEAM Team titles as you vote in round one of the Crystal Kite Awards. We think they're pretty spectacular! @scbwi.bsky.social #scbwi #crystalkiteaward #awardwinningbooks
June 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
SCBWI Members! Be on the lookout for these STEAM Team titles as you vote in round one of the Crystal Kite Awards. We think they're pretty spectacular! @scbwi.bsky.social #scbwi #crystalkiteaward #awardwinningbooks
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Nonfiction picture books nominated for the Crystal Kite Awards! First round voting has begun. Please vote for your favorites. Supporting nonfiction.
@katiefurze.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @sarahalbee.bsky.social @melissastewart.bsky.social
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June 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Nonfiction picture books nominated for the Crystal Kite Awards! First round voting has begun. Please vote for your favorites. Supporting nonfiction.
@katiefurze.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @sarahalbee.bsky.social @melissastewart.bsky.social
@katiefurze.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @sarahalbee.bsky.social @melissastewart.bsky.social
Absolutely delighted our book RURU, Night Hunter is a finalist in the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults! Such an honour to be selected & grateful to all who have helped on Ruru's journey so far. #Nedbarraud #ScholasicNZ #NZCYA #booksalive @steamteambooks.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Absolutely delighted our book RURU, Night Hunter is a finalist in the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults! Such an honour to be selected & grateful to all who have helped on Ruru's journey so far. #Nedbarraud #ScholasicNZ #NZCYA #booksalive @steamteambooks.bsky.social
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🌙🦇🌟COVER REVEAL! 🌟🦇🌙
I'm over the moon to be sharing the cover of our new non-fiction picture book, PEKAPEKA: SECRET FOREST BAT with words by me and illustrations by Ned Barraud.
PEKAPEKA: SECRET FOREST BAT will be zip, zap, zooming into booksellers on 1 July. @steamteambooks.bsky.social
I'm over the moon to be sharing the cover of our new non-fiction picture book, PEKAPEKA: SECRET FOREST BAT with words by me and illustrations by Ned Barraud.
PEKAPEKA: SECRET FOREST BAT will be zip, zap, zooming into booksellers on 1 July. @steamteambooks.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 3:53 AM
🌙🦇🌟COVER REVEAL! 🌟🦇🌙
I'm over the moon to be sharing the cover of our new non-fiction picture book, PEKAPEKA: SECRET FOREST BAT with words by me and illustrations by Ned Barraud.
PEKAPEKA: SECRET FOREST BAT will be zip, zap, zooming into booksellers on 1 July. @steamteambooks.bsky.social
I'm over the moon to be sharing the cover of our new non-fiction picture book, PEKAPEKA: SECRET FOREST BAT with words by me and illustrations by Ned Barraud.
PEKAPEKA: SECRET FOREST BAT will be zip, zap, zooming into booksellers on 1 July. @steamteambooks.bsky.social