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Support thoughtful reading of Dawn Raid by Pauline (Vaeluaga) Smith, a historical novel told through Sofia’s diary as she navigates family, school and growing up in 1970s New Zealand. As Sofia becomes aware of the injustice facing Pacific communities and experiences the impact of the Dawn Raids, she begins to recognise the importance of speaking up. The story invites readers to explore identity, belonging and the courage of people working together for change.

This Book Club Discussion Guide brings readers together through questions exploring characters, relationships, themes and significant events. Organised around sections of the novel, prompts encourage students to support their ideas with evidence, consider different perspectives and build on one another’s thinking. Written and creative response activities extend understanding, offer different ways to engage with the text and strengthen connections between reading and writing within a supported classroom reading programme.

Themes explored: cultural identity, family and community, belonging, growing up, racism and discrimination, social justice, human rights, migration, courage, activism and protest, finding your voice, media bias, Pacific histories, the Dawn Raids, the Polynesian Panthers, Aotearoa New Zealand history.

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