December 2011
It is with pleasure to inform you that the book Milly, Molly Jikkampjaw (Milly, Molly Go Camping) was awarded First Prize, in its category, for books published in 2010.
The ceremony was held recently at the Office of the Prime Minister. The photo shows the Minister for Education giving me the award. This award is given by The National Council for Books. This is the second time I was awarded such a prestigious award. The other was for the book: Milly, Molly u l-Bandli (Milly, Molly and the Jungle Gym). The photo was taken by the official photographer of The Department of Information (DOI).
- Frans A Attard, Uptrend Publishing, Malta
March 2011
Milly, Molly Author, Gill Pittar was nominated for an ‘Every Child Counts’ award, acknowledging the wonderful work she does to improve the status and wellbeing of children . . . More (PDF 320KB)
August 2009
Breakfast and books a winning combination: Our pals at Hubbards have given us 10 awesome prize packs to give away – each containing a 300g box of Honey Bumbles breakfast cereal and four Milly, Molly books by Gisborne author Gill Pittar.. More (PDF 415 KB)
July 2009
Her – Who's Who 2009 – Gill Pittar: Gill Pittar looks set to be the creator of the next hit children's brand, just like Bob the Builder or Thomas the Tank Engine... More (PDF 1.01MB)
June 2009
North & South – Soul Food. Two girls and a granny: Delve into a packet of Hubbards breakfast cereal in the next few weeks and you might be surprised ... More (PDF 222KB)
May 2009
March 2009: Readers Digest – Making A Difference: We are the World. How one Kiwi grandmother is spreading a message of hope and tolerance to children around the world... More (PDF 190KB)
March 2009
Gill Pittar interviewed on the Good Morning show
November 2008
www.scoop.co.nz – Kiwi grandmother creates children’s media hit: Gill Pittar looks set to be the creator of the next hit children’s brand, just like Bob The Builder or Thomas the Tank Engine. The well-spoken grandmother from Gisborne has already seen her series of Milly, Molly books sell over 3.5 million copies in 109 countries... More
December 2007
Gisborne Herald: Gill Pittar was treated like literary royalty during her recent trip to Italy after being nominated for an Italian literary award for her book, Milly, Molly & Alf... More (PDF 24.9KB)
November 2007
Gisborne book shortlisted for Italian literary award: An orphaned refugee who triumphs over adversity is the focus of a Gisborne children’s book shortlisted for Italy’s Grinzane Junior Award. Milly, Molly and Alf written by Gisborne author Gill Pittar is one of four finalists in the €5000 award to be announced next week in Turin, Italy... More
December 2006
Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers: Dr. Henry Kabula, Advisor & Head, Education Section, Social Transformation Programmes Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat, has invited John and Gill to attend The 16th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in Cape Town on 10-14 December. This is the biggest international gathering of Education players (Government, Inter-Government, Private and Civil Society) in a very long time.
John and Gill will be joined by John Clough - National Director, The Friends of Milly, Molly (NZ) Inc., Anne Robertson - PR & Marketing and Julian Russ - Milly, Molly UK and International Sales.. More (PDF 449KB)
July 2006
Investigating Exporter Personality: A study investigating barriers to exporting has found it's the personality and the mindset of the business leader that are the key factors in venturing overseas. New Zealand Trade & Enterprise magazine (PDF 591KB)
June 20, 2006
Chamber Launches Export Initiative: When you identify a smart business opportunity, research it, test the market and do not compromise the opportunity by taking shortcuts... Gisborne Herald news article (PDF 110KB)
May 12, 2006
Milly and Molly for TV Fame: Author fulfilling dream of promoting values-based education for children. New Zealand Herald news article (PDF 1.8 MB)
January, 2006
Anti Defamation League: Milly, Molly North America Ltd. is pleased to announce that three Milly, Molly books have been placed in their bibliography of recommended books by the US-based Anti Defamation League. More
Milly and Molly on Television: The last pieces of the production/development jigsaw fell into place just before Christmas, when Milly, Molly Group Holdings finalised agreements with the international consortium, which will put the television series together. More
November, 2005
The Education Ministry of China has recommended the multi lingual Milly, Molly Books as "perfect books for all Kindergartens and pre-schools in the People's Republic of China." Phillip Yang, Editor of Beijing Normal University Press responsible for Milly, Molly in China, expressed his delight in the announcement, and expects the Ministry's support to have far reaching effects for Milly, Molly in China.
October, 2005
At the recent Frankfurt Book Fair in October 2005, agreements were reached with publishers of Milly, Molly in the Italian, Spanish, French, Turkish, Arabic and German languages... More
August, 2005
Milly, Molly launched in China: Two unpretentious little girls are walking hand-in-hand into the hearts of millions of Chinese children. The girls – one fair, one dark – are the title characters... More
February, 2005
Book Review by Craig Reem, OC Family Magazine, February, 2005. More
October 1st, 2004
Milly Molly will be featured on television throughout the United States. Holiday Showcase is broadcast on over 300 stations across the US, and reaches over 34 million homes. The show will air the afternoon of November 19th and in the evening of November 26th.
October 1st, 2004
Milly, Molly has signed a Joint Venture agreement with Popular e-Learning Holdings Limited, to produce fully animated, multi-lingual... More
October 1st, 2004
The Friends of Milly, Molly Inc. form a strategic alliance with World Vision in New Zealand. The National Director for the Friends of Milly, Molly... More
September, 2004
Milly Molly Books Offer Children Insights On Diversity: Chicago Union Teacher, September 2004. More
June 1st, 2004
Gill Pittar has now written seventy-eight Milly, Molly books. In what can only be described as a publishing phenomenon, the books... More
May 14, 2004
Adapting school books into Arabic offers kids both a message and 'edutainment'. Project uses 'fun stories that also teach values'... More