Period Books: WAIWHERO - The Red waters
Period Books: WAIWHERO - The Red waters
WAIWHERO - The Red Waters
By Ngahuia Murphy
Waiwhero: He Whakahirahiratanga o te Ira Wahine: A Celebration of Womanhood is based on Te Awa Atua but has been written specifically for whanau, rangatahi, the education and health sectors. Waiwhero is also bilingual, having been translated by the wonderful Sean Ellison, making it a great reo and kaupapa Māori sexual health resource (a rarity!). Regan Balzer has also illustrated the book and provided beautiful paintings of the cosmological origin stories for menstruation.
This book is the perfect read for a teen or pre teen and a wonderful bonding read between mother and daughter of all cultures.
Such a beautiful introduction to waiwhero for my mokopuna. We spent a weekend together reading, singing, celebrating & weaving this kaupapa Maori into an empowering experience that is now the foundation of her relationship with her body, her waiwhero, her taha Maori & her Self. Truly a gift 💚💜🙏💜💚
Such an amazing pukapuka 🫶🏾 order came very quickly :)
Love this book. It is full of Māori traditions and rituals at the time of menstruation . It has gorgeous illustrations as well.
Period education is a must!! I want to help guide the next generation to female empowerment!!
Brilliant book and beautifully illustrated.