Robert Sullivan, of Nga Puhi, Kai Tahu and Irish descent, was born in 1967. He began his published life, first as a poet, in 1986. Robert is a qualified librarian.
Selected bibliography:
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Maui: Legends of the outcast with Chris Slane (Godwit Publishing 1996).
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Weaving Earth and Sky: Myths & Legends of Aotearoa illustrated by Gavin Bishop (Random House 2002).
Awards:
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Best First Book of Poetry Award (from PEN)
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Literary Fellow University of Auckland (1998)
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Distinguished Visiting Writer University of Hawai'i (2001)
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Book of the Year & Non-fiction winner 2003 New Zealand Post Book Awards