My name is Joanna Ludbrook.

I have been a qualified Librarian for over 20 years. I have attended workshops held by the National Library Services to Schools, subscribed to Read NZ / Te Pou Muramura Writers in Schools programme, and been on the committee of SLANZA (School Library Assn of Aotearoa/NZ). I use this experience to curate my stock and also to bring writers, workshops and events to the shop.

I live in both Wellington and Featherston.  Since 2005 my husband and I have enjoyed the variety of activities the region has to offer. I have been fascinated by the concept of Featherston as an International Booktown, and at the end of 2019 I handed in my resignation with the bold plan of opening my own bookshop in Featherston, especially for Primary School age children.