Joy Cowley | |
|---|---|
 At 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair | |
| Born | Cassia Joy Summers 7 August 1936 Levin, New Zealand |
| Pen name | Joy Cowley |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Period | 1967–present |
| Notable awards | Honorary DLitt (Massey University) |
| Spouse |
Malcolm Mason
(m. 1970; died 1985)Terry Coles
(m. 1989; died 2022) |
| Website | |
| joycowley | |
Cassia Joy Cowley ONZ DCNZM OBE (née Summers; born 7 August 1936) is a New Zealand author best known for her children's fiction, including the popular series of books Mrs. Wishy-Washy.[1][2][3]
- ^ "Sir "too grand by far", Sam Neill says". 3 News. Auckland, New Zealand: MediaWorks. 1 August 2009. OCLC 232357870. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
Cassia Joy Cowley, DCNZM, OBE, Wellington
- ^ Cowley, Joy (March 2006). "Interview (extract from Questions Kids Ask Joy Cowley, Scholastic 1996)". The official Joy Cowley Website. Featherston, New Zealand: Joy Cowley. OCLC 182891478. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
- ^ "Joy Cowley". Storylines.org.nz. Auckland, New Zealand: Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand. 2012. Archived from the original on 17 May 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2012.