Emma Wood

As a former broadcast journalist, Emma Wood has always loved a good story. When she isn't writing children's books, Emma works in communications and reviews the latest kidlit titles for the Otago Daily Times.

Her debut picture book, Tulip and Doug, made headlines when New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gifted it to Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, for his children in 2022.

Emma lives with her family in Dunedin, and enjoys the creative arts, splashing around at the beach and travelling.

Genre:

  • Children's Fiction

Skills:

  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Corporate Writing
  • Freelance Writing
  • Journalism
  • Readings
  • Reviews
  • Website Content

Branch:

Otago/Southland

Location:

Dunedin

Publications:

TULIP AND DOUG: A SPUD-TACULAR FRIENDSHIP STORY

Tulip is a daring adventurer who goes everywhere with her best friend, Doug - a potato. When one of their missions goes horribly wrong, Doug is lost, leaving Tulip bereft. But she soon discovers she’s not the only person in need of a friend.

Published by Scholastic, May 2020.