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I was born on the wild West Coast of the South Island, and brought up in a book-loving, story-telling family. I live in  Ōtautahi Christchurch with my whānau of artists, inventors and tinkerers. 

Shortlisted six times for the Joy Cowley Award, I was the winner of the award in 2022. I am the author of four picture books and my writing has been published in The School Magazine (Australia). I work as a Kaiāwhina Kaiako / Teacher Assistant at a local primary school, where I enjoy helping young writers hone their craft. 

Selected Bibliography:

Elephant Park, illustrated by Jenny Cooper (Scholastic Nov 2024)

Tama and the Taniwha, illustrated by Monica Koster (Scholastic 2023)

Ko Tama me te Taniwha illustrated by Monica Koster, translated by Pānia Papa (Scholastic 2023)

Milly Maloo and the Miracle Glue, illustrated by Sarah Nelisiwe Anderson (Scholastic NZ 2011)

The Reluctant Little Flower Girl, illustrated by Jenny Cooper (Mallinson Rendel 2008)


Awards:

Storylines Joy Cowley Award 2022 for Tama and the Taniwha

Storylines Notable Book Award 2023, Picture Book for Tama and the Taniwha illustrated by Monica Koster (Scholastic)

Storylines Notable Book Award 2023, Te Reo Māori for Ko Tama me te Taniwha illustrated by Monica Koster, translated by Pānia Papa (Scholastic)

Shortlisted, NZ Booklovers Award 2024 for Tama and the Taniwha illustrated by Monica Koster (Scholastic)






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