Media

Reading Warrior in the media:

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Michel Mulipola and I have made a few books together. In this interview with The Spinoff, Michel talks about his career as one of the few Samoan comic book artists, the awesome projects he’s done with WWE comics and Marvel, and why he enjoyed working on the Pasifika Heroes series with me.

Stories of Pacific heroes hoped to help boost learning
Radio New Zealand –August 2018

I’m successful because I’m from South Auckland
E-Tangata – August 2016

David Riley – NZ based teacher and founder of Reading Warrior
ABC Australia – March 2016
Interview with Rhianna Patrick

Otara teacher raising literacy rates by writing his own books
Radio New Zealand – December 2015
This interview explains my motivation for writing books for Kiwi young people.

A review of my work by John McIntyre of The Children’s Bookshop, Wellington
Radio New Zealand

A report about the book Samoan Heroes, produced by Leilani Momoisea.
Radio New Zealand
The program was broadcast out to the Pacific, and throughout New Zealand

“The Book Chook”
Article from an Australian reviewer.

Manukau Courier
Article about my drama workshops
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Manukau Courier
2011 Sacre Dance project with the Auckland Philarmonia Orchestra
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Manukau Courier
2011 Sacre Dance project with the Auckland Philarmonia Orchestra
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Manukau Courier
2012 Fireworks Dance project with the Auckland Philarmonia Orchestra
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School kids dance their hearts out in Poutama
Te Karare – Oct 30, 2012

Manukau Courier
Review of We Are the Rock!
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