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Freedom Song - a resource

Freedom Song - a resource

Step Up is a combined initiative between Training for You (NZ workplace trainer, NZQA Category 1 provider), Counties Manukau District Health Board and is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission.  Tutor Rani Timoti has used Freedom Song for the first...

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Guide for grieving wins award

Guide for grieving wins award

Author Emma Farry has received an award for the best book in the grief category award at the New York City Big Book Award, for her book Beloved. Her book Freedom Song was recognised as a distinguished favourite in the...

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New York Big Book Award Winner

New York Big Book Award Winner

I am surprised and humbled to have received international recognition from the NY City Big Book Awards, that is open to independent publishers from all over the world. It reminds me that we are part of a global community and...

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'Our ancestors' wildest dreams': Why you should take your whanau to Ihumātao

'Our ancestors' wildest dreams': Why you should take your whanau to Ihumātao

On Saturday, my husband, two sons and I headed to Ihumātao, to stand with those occupying the land near Auckland Airport. The atmosphere was friendly and almost festival-like. The sun was shining, and most people were smiling, including the police....

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Cedars of Lebanon Club

Cedars of Lebanon Club

The Dunedin community was thrilled that Emma Farry chose the city she was born and brought up in, to launch her new book, Freedom Song. About one hundred invited guests attended the launch which was held at Gallery De Novo. Emma explained...

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Emma Farry on Freedom Song - The Cafe

Emma Farry on Freedom Song - The Cafe

The Cafe | Freedom Song   It was a great experience being on the Cafe with Mel and Mike. I learned lots and had fun at the same time...not an easy combination.

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Breakfast with Brian Kelly

Breakfast with Brian Kelly

Author Emma Farry has teamed up with artist Ewan McDougall and together they have published a beautiful coffee table book called Freedom Song. Emma talks to Brian Kelly about the book. Listen in here. 

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Otago Daily Times | Lost and found

Otago Daily Times | Lost and found

A terrifying separation made for a memorable moment for Emma Farry. We have just returned from a three-month sabbatical with our two boys around Europe the Middle East and Turkey; an eye-opening, educational and life-changing journey for all of us....

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Stuff News

Stuff News

Book of blessings a guide for hard times    Sitting on a rock in Karitane Beach near Dunedin is where Emma Farry's book Beloved came to life. The resident of Muriwai on Auckland's west coast said the rock was her "touchstone" while she was...

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