Mana Te Awa

Ashlee Sturme (Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is an experienced non-fiction writer, but her heart lies in fiction. Her dream is to make a career out of crafting words while raising her whānau in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. Ashlee holds several writing qualifications and is honoured to be chosen for Te Papa Tupu 2020.