Patricia Grace
Born in 1937
Children's
Fiction
Patricia Grace is a renowned New Zealand writer of Māori descent.
She began writing while teaching and raising her family, and has since become a major figure in New Zealand literature.
Grace's work often explores Māori culture, identity, and social issues.
She has received numerous national and international awards, including the Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize and the Neustadt International Prize for Literature.
Known for her subtle and subversive writing style, Grace has made significant contributions to New Zealand's literary landscape.
In 2007, she was honored with a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to literature.
