Eve Sutton | |
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Born | Evelyn Mary Breakell 14 September 1906
Preston,
Lancashire, England |
Died | 19 December 1992
Auckland, New Zealand | (aged 86)
Nationality | New Zealander |
Occupation | Author |
Known for | Children's books |
Notable work | My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes |
Relatives | Lynley Dodd (cousin-in-law) |
Evelyn Mary Sutton ( née Breakell, 14 September 1906 – 19 December 1992), commonly known as Eve Sutton, was a New Zealand writer of literature for children.
Evelyn Mary Breakell was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, on 14 September 1906. [1] She worked as a primary school teacher from 1927 to 1931, [2] when she married Arthur Sutton at Christ Church, Fulwood, Preston. [3] In 1949, the family migrated to New Zealand, [2] and Eve Sutton became a naturalised New Zealand citizen in 1955. [1]
Sutton's first children's book, My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes, was written after her cousin by marriage, Lynley Dodd, suggested that they collaborate on a book; Sutton wrote the text and Dodd provided the illustrations. [2] [4] Now regarded as a New Zealand classic, it was Sutton's only picture book, and it received the Esther Glen Award in 1975. [2] [4]
Subsequently, Sutton went on to write books for older children, including a series of novels about the experiences of immigrants to New Zealand. [2] In 1990, she was awarded the New Zealand Children's Literature Association's Award for Services to Children's Literature. [5]
Sutton died on 19 December 1992, and her body was cremated at Purewa Crematorium, Auckland. [6]
Eve Sutton | |
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Born | Evelyn Mary Breakell 14 September 1906
Preston,
Lancashire, England |
Died | 19 December 1992
Auckland, New Zealand | (aged 86)
Nationality | New Zealander |
Occupation | Author |
Known for | Children's books |
Notable work | My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes |
Relatives | Lynley Dodd (cousin-in-law) |
Evelyn Mary Sutton ( née Breakell, 14 September 1906 – 19 December 1992), commonly known as Eve Sutton, was a New Zealand writer of literature for children.
Evelyn Mary Breakell was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, on 14 September 1906. [1] She worked as a primary school teacher from 1927 to 1931, [2] when she married Arthur Sutton at Christ Church, Fulwood, Preston. [3] In 1949, the family migrated to New Zealand, [2] and Eve Sutton became a naturalised New Zealand citizen in 1955. [1]
Sutton's first children's book, My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes, was written after her cousin by marriage, Lynley Dodd, suggested that they collaborate on a book; Sutton wrote the text and Dodd provided the illustrations. [2] [4] Now regarded as a New Zealand classic, it was Sutton's only picture book, and it received the Esther Glen Award in 1975. [2] [4]
Subsequently, Sutton went on to write books for older children, including a series of novels about the experiences of immigrants to New Zealand. [2] In 1990, she was awarded the New Zealand Children's Literature Association's Award for Services to Children's Literature. [5]
Sutton died on 19 December 1992, and her body was cremated at Purewa Crematorium, Auckland. [6]