Doctor Joan Merle Woodberry AM (10 February 1921 – 31 January 2010), born in Narrabri, New South Wales was an Australian author and teacher. She was made a member of the Order of Australia in 1981 for services to literature and education,[1] and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Tasmania in 2000.[2]
Joan Woodberry | |
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| Born | Joan Merle Woodberry 10 February 1921 Narrabri, New South Wales |
| Died | 31 January 2010 (aged 88) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Years active | 1959–1983 |
| Notable works | Rafferty Rides a Winner |
| Notable awards | Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers 1962 |
Bibliography
editChildren's fiction
edit- Rafferty Takes to Fishing (1959)
- Floodtide for Rafferty (1960)
- Rafferty Rides a Winner (1961)
- Come Back Peter (1968)
- Ash Tuesday (1968)
- The Cider Duck (1969)
- Little Black Swan (1970)
- A Garland of Gannets (1970)
Edited
edit- Andrew Bent and the Freedom of the Press in Van Diemen's Land (1972)
- The Honour Book : Short Stories, Articles, Poetry (1978)
- An Anthology of Short Stories, Articles and Poems by Tasmanian Authors (1979)
Non-fiction
edit- Historic Hobart Sketchbook (1976) with Frank Mather
- New Norfolk Sketchbook (1977) with John Alty
References
edit- ^ "Miss Joan Merle WOODBERRY". It's An Honour. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ Department of Premier and Cabinet. "Dr Joan Merle Woodberry AM". Retrieved 24 February 2010.