Joy Watson | |
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| Born | Valerie Joy Watson 21 February 1938 Gisborne, New Zealand |
| Died | 4 October 2021 (aged 83) Havelock North, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Author, school dental nurse |
| Language | English |
| Education | St Mary's College |
| Period | 1980s–2021 |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable works | Grandpa's Slippers |
| Notable awards | Gaelyn Gordon Award New Zealand Post Award |
Valerie Joy Watson (née Evans; 21 February 1938 – 4 October 2021) was a New Zealand author of children's books, many of which were published by Scholastic Corporation.[1] Many of Watson's tales were based on her husband Kevin.[2] Watson had also written lyrics to school musicals and songs. She was the mother of writer/singer/musician Mary-anne Scott.[3]
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