Joy Cowley
Joy Cowley is a prolific and celebrated New Zealand author, best known for her extensive body of children's literature, including the globally popular Mrs. Wishy-Washy series. Born in Levin, New Zealand, she began her writing career in the 1960s with novels and short stories for adults before focusing on children's books, educational readers, and picture books. She has written over 600 titles and has received numerous honors for her contributions to literacy and children's literature, including the Order of New Zealand.
Awards
['Order of New Zealand (ONZ)', 'Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DCNZM)', 'Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)', "Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement", 'Margaret Mahy Award', 'Arts Foundation of New Zealand Icon Award']
Notable Works
['Mrs. Wishy-Washy series', 'The Silent One', 'Bow Down Shadrach', 'Nest in a Falling Tree', 'Snake and Lizard']
