Lynley Dodd

Dame Lynley Stuart Dodd DNZM (born 5 July 1941[1]) is a prominent author of children’s books from New Zealand.

She is best known for her "Hairy Maclary" series, and its follow-ups,[2] all of which feature animals with rhyming names, and was created a Dame of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2001 for "services to children's literature and book illustration"[3]

She was born in Rotorua. She graduated from the Elam School of Art in Auckland. Her first book was My Cat Likes To Hide In Boxes which she wrote along with Eve Sutton. Her first book written solo was The Nickle Nackle Tree. She is now living in Tauranga.

Awards

In 1999, Dodd became the ninth recipient of the Margaret Mahy Award.[4][5]

Books

References

  1. "Interviews with NZ Children's Authors: Lynley Dodd". Christchurch City Libraries. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  2. "Dodd, Lynley", New Zealand Book Council
  3. "Full list of New Year Honours". New Zealand Herald. 31 December 2001. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  4. "Margaret Mahy Medal Award". Christchurch, New Zealand: Christchurch City Libraries. 2012. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
  5. "Margaret Mahy Award". Storylines.org.nz. Auckland, New Zealand: Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand. 2012. Retrieved 25 July 2012.

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