Reissued in New York and London

Radio Record, Volume IX, Issue 2, 19 July 1935, Page 28

Reissued in New York and London

um Sales Of "Children Of | The Poor’ Climb "TVE just received word that "Children of the Poor’ is being reissued in New York,"’ said the author, Mr. J. A. Lee, M.P. for Grey Lynn, to a "Radio Record" reporter last week. "In. London a three-and-sixpenny. edition is due to leave the pressés in August. . This time my. name will be on the title page." When "Children of the Poor" -a story of slum life in Dunedin 30 years ago-was published by T. Werner. Laurie, the. author chose to remain anonymous, Literary gossips hinted at the writer being a member of Parliament, and it was finally established that he was the well-known Auckland politician. "Children of the Poor," the first book by a New Zealander to secure simultaneous publication in New York and London, was received with ‘acclamation abroad-but with little more than Juke-warm interest in this country. However, its true worth i: now being recognised, and sales for it are growing. Mr. Lee has had a second book accepted in London.