Poetry New Zealand Yearbook 2017 launch

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On 14 March we celebrated the launch of the Poetry New Zealand Yearbook 2017 at the Devonport Library. Poet Laureate Michele Leggott officially launched the book, and many of the poets featured in the book read their poems, including featured poet Liz Morton, prizewinners Emma Shi and Devon Webb, Lisa Samuels, Stu Bagby and Johanna Emeney.

<p>A full house at Devonport Library.</p>

A full house at Devonport Library.

<p>Rachel Cooper from Paradox Books had a brisk trade.</p>

Rachel Cooper from Paradox Books had a brisk trade.

<p>Poetry New Zealand editor Jack Ross.</p>

Poetry New Zealand editor Jack Ross.

<p>Poet Laureate Michele Leggott launches the <em>Yearbook</em>.</p>

Poet Laureate Michele Leggott launches theĀ Yearbook.

<p>Featured poet Liz Morton reads some of her work.</p>

Featured poet Liz Morton reads some of her work.