Chief Book Series
Chief Book Series is a Pacific-owned New Zealand based writing company Chief Book Series is dedicated to putting the reader at the centre of your reading experience. They intend to write memorable and relatable books for you and your child.
Their first book is a bi-lingual language book in Samoan and English, and they hope to deliver more books like this one representing our Pacific people, language and culture.
In 2012, Spark Foundation announced a partnership with Digital Discipline and Chief Book Series aimed at helping young New Zealanders successfully navigate their digital wellbeing through a bilingual children's book.
MEET THE AUTHOR - TONY LAULU
Tony is a proud Samoan and the father of two awesome boys. His debut book was 'Lemalie and Sakalia's School Holiday'. Tony mentioned a lot of time, late nights, frustrations, triumphs, failures, and celebrations went into writing his book, but he thanks God for his wisdom and direction in its completion. He's excited and grateful to have released more books since.
Tony is also the founder of Digital Discipline. A service dedicated to helping people become more aware of the dangers of social media and the over usage of digital devices.
Digital Discipline has presented its service in numerous schools, community groups, church groups, Universities, health providers, a guest on multiple radio stations, and numerous groups and individuals endorsing his work. In addition, it has reached and inspired thousands of people online through Digital Discipline.
MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR - THOMAS GREENTREE
Thomas Greentree is of Samoan and European descent. His family comes from Taga, Savai’i. His wife is Tongan/Cook Island, and their four children are a mix of all those cultures.
Thomas has always been passionate about art, technology and Samoan/Pasifika culture/history. He loves combining my passions to create digital art - for illustrations, 3D modelling, animations, or game development.
Thomas believes it is imperative to use art and technology to help preserve the uniqueness of our Pasifika culture, history and language.
If you’re interested in purchasing some books for your aiga, click below to purchase directly from Chief Book Series.
