About Philippa Werry
Born 1958. Philippa Werry is a New Zealand writer, children's writer, playwright and young adult author.
Philippa Werry (born 13 September 1958) is a New Zealand librarian and writer of fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults.
Biography Werry was born in Christchurch on 13 September 1958.
Her book Iris and Me won the Young Adult Fiction Award at the 2023 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.
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Who is Philippa Werry?
New Zealand writer and librarian
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Philippa Werry was born on 13 September 1958 in Christchurch.
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Philippa Werry is a writer, children's writer, playwright and young adult author.
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Philippa Werry is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philippa Werry. https://biography.guide/philippa-werry/
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