About Tanya

A self confessed story-o-phile and frock-o-holic. A South Pacific pirate princess, a black butterfly, a word warbler and story stitcher who channelled her childhood propensity for talking and her love of dressing up into a real 'imaginary job'.

Tanya offers a varied and lively programme:

For early childhood, primary, secondary, adult and family:

• Storytelling performances
• Meet the author sessions
• Children's workshops in story making
• Professional development dance, drama and storytelling based on teaching resources written by Tanya Batt

Tanya is also available for fundraising, corporate and community events.

As a published author:

Tanya's work to date includes: anthologies, short stories, picture books, audio CD's and teaching resources.

Tanya's books have been selected as top NZ picture books by the New Zealand Children's Literature Foundation.