My First Ikura

A gentle and powerful story that reclaims the sacredness of a girl’s first ikura (period) through a Māori lens — celebrating connection, ceremony and whakapapa.

Rooted in te ao Māori, My First Ikura and the reo Māori translation Taku Ikura Tuatahi is a
beautifully illustrated children’s book that follows a young girl’s first period, guided by the support of her whānau.

More than a story of physical change, it celebrates womanhood as a sacred rite of passage. First of its kind in Aotearoa: Addresses first menstruation through a Māori cultural framework. Culturally affirming: Emphasises ceremony, family support and ancestral wisdom – also includes a specially written karakia for families to learn together.