Belinda O'Keefe
Belinda O’Keefe is an award-winning author of children’s picture books and junior novels. She grew up surrounded by books, learning that no tale is too tall to tell. Belinda adores books, and loves reading so much that she does it for a living! She’s a magazine and book editor, and also works in a bookshop. Belinda loves visiting schools to spark a passion for storytelling in the next generation of authors. She lives in Christchurch with her two boys and two cats, who give her great inspiration for her writing.
You can find Belinda's books at UBS - the University Bookshop.
Events at WORD
Reading Rave
Did you know reading is a superpower? It can take you on wild adventures, even to a party at Tūranga!
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🇳🇿 WORD Christchurch gets the city buzzing with books, ideas and kōrero. Next festival: 1 - 6 September 2026. Watch out for events through the year!