Hi! I'm Libby, a New Zealand writer and doctor, recently moved to Brisbane, Australia. When I'm not at work, I enjoy writing children's stories, and poetry. More information about my published works can be found below.
Eye Spyclops
~ Released April 2023 ~
​When Alfred goes to the optometrist, he finds out he needs glasses. But life can be tricky when you're a cyclops. Can Alfred find glasses that fit?
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Eye Spyclops is a story about finding the right fit, and learning it's okay to stand out. Join Alfred on his journey and see what else you can spy along the way!
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I'm excited to introduce my first children's picture book, illustrated by Lily Uivel and published by Little Love, Mary Egan Publishing
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New Zealand readers: see BookHub for up-to-date availability in independent bookstores, including options to order online
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Australian readers: available through Mighty Ape and The Nile
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Follow me on Instagram for more book-related content and updates: @libbywhittaker.books
In the Company of Daisies
~ My debut poetry collection, released in 2022 ~
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A small collection of poems and drawings about change, stillness, uncertainty, and the magic of ordinary moments
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Copies can be purchased through the University Book Shop in Dunedin here for readers in Aotearoa, New Zealand
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Copies can also be ordered directly off Amazon, including for international readers
For those poetically inclined, new poetry content and updates can be found on Instagram: @libbywhittakerpoetry
Sunny Turner and the Deadly Bite
Meet Sunny Turner – your typical eleven year-old, facing the dreaded first pimple and wishing summer would last forever. That is, until an unnerving encounter with an elf lands her in an elite training programme. With a formidable purple-haired instructor breathing down her neck, Sunny scrambles to find her feet in a world of dragons, enchantment, and rescue missions. Life suddenly becomes a lot more exciting – and dangerous …
‘​A fantastical magical adventure. A finalist and highly recommended.’ - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2015
Paperback available: University Book Shop & Amazon
Illustrated by Roisin Kelly