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Edition 22 (1994) Winner
Paula Boock
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Paula Boock
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1964 （Dunedin）
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Dunedin
Career
- Occupations
- writer, editor, screenwriter, publisher
- Active Years
- 1991-2024
- Affiliations
- Longacre Press, Lippy Pictures
- Nominations
- Shortlisted for 2000 Lambda Literary Award, Nominated for Best Children's Drama at 2009 Australian Film Institute Awards (Time Trackers)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Otago | — | — | — | — | New Zealand |
University of Otago
Country:
New Zealand
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | AIM Best First Book Award | Out Walked Mel | — | New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards | winner |
| 1998 | New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards | Dare, Truth, or Promise | — | New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards | winner |
| 2003 | Best Drama Script Award at New Zealand Television Awards | The Strip | — | New Zealand Television Awards | winner |
AIM Best First Book Award
1991
Work:
Out Walked Mel
Organization:
New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards
Result:
winner
New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards
1998
Work:
Dare, Truth, or Promise
Organization:
New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards
Result:
winner
Best Drama Script Award at New Zealand Television Awards
2003
Work:
The Strip
Organization:
New Zealand Television Awards
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Out Walked Mel
1991 Young AdultSasscat to Win
1993 Young AdultHome Run
1996 Young AdultDare, Truth, or Promise
1997 Young AdultLegacy
New Zealand writer and screenwriter known for young adult novels, recipient of several literary and TV awards. Co-founded Longacre Press and Lippy Pictures.
Trivia
- Sister of cricketer Stephen Boock and sports journalist Richard Boock. Represented Otago province in cricket.