Writer's File

Sharon Whillis

Canterbury - Waitaha

In brief

Sharron Whillis writes books for children. She has worked variously as an accounts clerk, gardener, and childcare worker, and her first picture book, To the Dump, illustrated by Bob Darroch, was published in 2001. Like her subsequent books, To the Dump embraces iconic Kiwi themes.

Sharon’s books (3)

Old Scores

The Boxing Day Test

To the Dump

Bio

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Whillis, Sharon (1963-) is a children’s book writer.

Whillis was born in Darfield, and has since lived in Christchurch, Hamilton and Rotorua. She has worked as an accounts clerk, gardener, administrator and childcare worker.

Whillis’ first picture book To the Dump (2001) was illustrated by Bob Darroch. Her second, The Boxing Day Test (2002) was illustrated by John Bennett. Whillis’ books embrace iconic Kiwi themes and are widely supported by schools and parents alike.

Whillis' latest children's book is Old Scores (Scholastic, 2005).

Sharon Whillis lives in Christchurch.

Updated

July 2023

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