In My DNA

Author(s): Manawa Nahi-Phillips; Falefatu Enari; David Riley; Pacific Advance Secondary School Staff (Contribution by); Faith Faafouina; Salape Poutoa; Toalima Leilua; Ulalei Enari; Zarmetrius Namulauulu; John Fetuani; Namulauulu; Christian Faimalo. David Riley (edited by)

Junior Non-fiction | NZ Non-fiction

Ten young people from Pacific Advance Secondary School worked with teacher-author David Riley to share stories of the people, cultures and places that make them who they are, bring them joy and inspire them to be excellent.

‘I appreciate those cultural teachings because they’re part of my DNA … I will always remember what my grandma taught me, wherever I go.’ (Christian Faimalo)


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David Riley (edited by):
David Riley is an award-winning children's writer and high school teacher based in South Auckland. He attended the University of Auckland where he graduated with a Masters in Social Anthropology, majoring in Maori and Pacific studies. He has over 20 years' experience as a high school Drama and English teacher. He's also worked as a researcher and journalist and writes books and reading resources for teachers, parents and young people. David lives in Manukau with his wife Debbie, who is Samoan and also a teacher, and their two daughters.

General Fields

  • : 9780473607579
  • : Reading Warrior
  • : Reading Warrior
  • : 01 January 2021
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Manawa Nahi-Phillips; Falefatu Enari; David Riley; Pacific Advance Secondary School Staff (Contribution by); Faith Faafouina; Salape Poutoa; Toalima Leilua; Ulalei Enari; Zarmetrius Namulauulu; John Fetuani; Namulauulu; Christian Faimalo. David Riley (edited by)
  • : Paperback
  • : 305.8995093
  • : 53