Ruth Park
Ruth Park (1917–2010) was a New Zealand writer and novelist.
Also recorded as Rosina Ruth Lucia Park · Ruth Niland
State Library of New South Wales · Public domain
Biography
Born at Auckland in 1917, died in Sydney in 2010.
The recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is belletristic literature and children's and young adult literature.
Works named in the authority record are Playing Beatie Bow.
Distinctions recorded are Dromkeen Medal, Miles Franklin Literary Award, Member of the Order of Australia and Colin Roderick Award.
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- Auckland
- Sydney
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 20 August 2026.
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