Sharon Whillis
Sharon’s books (3)
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 and participates in the Writers in Schools programme.
WRITERS IN SCHOOLS INFORMATION
Whillis is willing to talk to any age group but prefers 7-year-olds and older. She is happy to visit schools in the Rotorua area. She is happy to talk about writing and how books are published, her kidney transplant, and music. She aims to disprove the idea that writing is something ‘other people’ do. She prefers classes of 10-30 students and is available for workshops by prior arrangement.
