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Edition 32 (2022) Winner
Diana Noonan
ダイアナ・ヌーナン
Diana Noonan
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1960-01-07 （Dunedin）
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Dunedin
Career
- Occupations
- teacher, children's author
- Active Years
- 1981-
- Affiliations
- Dunedin College of Education (Writer in Residence 1993), Editor of the New Zealand School Journal (8 years)
- Nominations
- LIANZA Russell Clark Award Finalist (2014: The Teddy Bear's Promise; 2011: Quaky Cat; 2003: Auntie Rosie and the Rabbit, The Best-Dressed Bear), LIANZA Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award Finalist (2011: The Tui New Zealand Kids' Garden), New Zealand Library and Information Association Award for Non-fiction Finalist (1997: The Rocky Shore, The Garden), Australian Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature Finalist (1996: Hercules), New Zealand Library Association Esther Glen Award Finalist (1994: A Dolphin in the Bay; 1991: The Silent People), New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults – Picture Book Award Finalist (2003: Auntie Rosie and the Rabbit)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokomairiro High School | — | — | — | — | New Zealand |
| University of Otago | — | Department of English | 英語の学位 | — | New Zealand |
| — | — | — | 教育ディプロマ | — | New Zealand |
Tokomairiro High School
Country:
New Zealand
High School
University of Otago
Department of English
Degree:
英語の学位
Year of Graduation:
1980
Country:
New Zealand
Completed a degree in English
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Degree:
教育ディプロマ
Year of Graduation:
1981
Country:
New Zealand
Completed a teaching diploma
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal | — | — | Storylines | Winner |
| 2012 | North West Christchurch Award | Quaky Cat | — | — | Winner |
| 1998 | LIANZA Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award | The Know, Sow and Grow Kids' Book of Plants | — | LIANZA | Co-winner |
| 1997 | New Zealand Library and Information Association Award for Non-fiction | I Spy Wildlife | — | NZLIA | Winner |
| 1995 | Aim Children's Book Award for Best Picture Book | The Best Loved Bear | — | Aim | Winner |
| 1994 | Aim Children's Book Award for Best Junior Fiction | A Dolphin in the Bay | — | Aim | Winner |
Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal
2022
Organization:
Storylines
Result:
Winner
North West Christchurch Award
2012
Work:
Quaky Cat
Result:
Winner
LIANZA Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award
1998
Work:
The Know, Sow and Grow Kids' Book of Plants
Organization:
LIANZA
Result:
Co-winner
New Zealand Library and Information Association Award for Non-fiction
1997
Work:
I Spy Wildlife
Organization:
NZLIA
Result:
Winner
Aim Children's Book Award for Best Picture Book
1995
Work:
The Best Loved Bear
Organization:
Aim
Result:
Winner
Aim Children's Book Award for Best Junior Fiction
1994
Work:
A Dolphin in the Bay
Organization:
Aim
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Quaky Cat
2011 picture bookA children's picture book about a cat's experience of the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. All royalties donated to earthquake appeal, raising over $150,000.
earthquakesresiliencenatural disasters
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- engaging narrative for children
Legacy
Recognized for outstanding contributions to New Zealand children's literature, awarded the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal in 2022. Multiple award nominations and wins.
Trivia
- Donated all royalties from Quaky Cat to the 2011 Christchurch earthquake appeal, raising over $150,000.
- Received the North West Christchurch Award 2012 in appreciation.