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Janet Horwell
American musician
Janet Horwell is a children's author who has written a bilingual book called "Kiwi Rhymes".1 She is currently on maternity leave, as indicated in her LinkedIn profile. The book she authored is a collection of traditional rhymes that have been reimagined to celebrate Aotearoa (New Zealand).12
Book Details
Janet's book, "Ētahi Rotarota o Aotearoa / Kiwi Rhymes for Modern Times," is a bilingual children's book that features:
- Traditional rhymes reimagined in both English and te reo Māori (Māori language)2
- A focus on celebrating Aotearoa's unique culture and environment
- Illustrations that capture the essence of living in New Zealand3
Inspiration
Janet was inspired to create this book after the birth of her child. She states, "When my baby was born, I wanted to change the world for her".1 This personal motivation led her to develop a book that would introduce young readers to both English and Māori languages while celebrating New Zealand's cultural heritage.
Reception
The book has been well-received, with illustrator Ana commenting, "I immediately fell in love with Janet's poems. To me, they capture the true essence of living in Aotearoa. I love the playfulness of the book".3 This positive feedback suggests that Janet's work resonates with both collaborators and readers alike.
Janet Horwell's LinkedIn username is janethorwell, as mentioned in the query.
