Philippa Werry

Philippa Werry
Born	13 September 1958 Christchurch, New Zealand
Language	English
Website
philippawerry.co.nz

Philippa Werry (born 13 September 1958) is a New Zealand librarian and writer of fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults. ^{[1] [2]}

Biography

Werry was born in Christchurch on 13 September 1958. ^[3]

Her book Iris and Me won the Young Adult Fiction Award at the 2023 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. ^{[4] [5]}

Bibliography

• Iris and Me (The Cuba Press, 2023) ^[6]
• The Other Sister (Pipi Press, 2021)
• This is Where I Stand, illustrated by Kieran Rynhart (Scholastic, 2021)
• Our Incredible Dogs (New Holland, 2020)
• Antarctic Journeys (New Holland, 2019)
• The Telegram (Pipi Press, 2019)
• The New Zealand Wars (New Holland, 2018)
• Armistice Day: The New Zealand story: what it is and why it matters (New Holland, 2016)
• Waitangi Day: the New Zealand story: what it is and why it matters (New Holland, 2015)
• Best Mates, illustrated by Bob Kerr (New Holland, 2014)
• Harbour Bridge (Scholastic, 2014)
• Anzac Day: The New Zealand Story: What It Is and Why It Matters (New Holland 2013)
• Lighthouse Family (Scholastic, 2013)
• A Girl Called Harry (Scholastic 2010)
• Enemy at the Gate (Scholastic 2008)
• The Great Chocolate Cake Bake Off (Scholastic 2007)
• Top Secret (Gilt Edge Publishing 2006)
• Wonderful Wheels Day, illustrated by Alice Bell (Scholastic 2004)
• The Lost Watch, illustrated by Alice Bell (Scholastic 2003).

References

1. "Philippa Werry – Writer's Files • Read NZ Te Pou Muramura". www.read-nz.org. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
2. "Philippa Werry – Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust". www.storylines.org.nz. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
3. "Interview with Philippa Werry". my.christchurchcitylibraries.com. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
4. Mabey, Claire (10 August 2023). "All the winners from the 2023 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults". The Spinoff . Retrieved 22 January 2024.
5. "Bilingual book takes top honours at Children's Book Awards". RNZ . 10 August 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
6. "Philippa Werry tells the story of Robin Hyde, NZ's first female war correspondent". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 22 January 2024.