Sarah Forster has worked in the New Zealand book industry for 13 years, in roles promoting Aotearoa’s best authors and books. She has a Diploma in Publishing, and a BA (Hons) in History and Philosophy, and was a judge of the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults in 2017. She was born in Winton, grew up in Westport, and lives in Wellington. She is the co-founder, and current managing editor of The Sapling.

Twitter: @thesaplingnz

Verb Festival 2020 appearances:
11am, Nov 6: Snow, History & Story