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Josh Morgan
Photo Credit: (c) Sacha Cotter


Josh Morgan (Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, Te Whanau-a-Kai) lives in Wellington with the author Sacha Cotter, their family and a vast hoard of award-winning picture books. Josh grew up in the mighty Manawatu, spending his school days drawing silly things in the back of his exercise books. He now works as an illustrator creating pictures for books, TV and animation. He still draws silly things as an adult too, but mostly on bills and meeting notes. In 2025, Josh was made an Arts Foundation Laureate, receiving the Mallinson Rendel Illustration Award.

Books by Josh Morgan

The Māori Picture Dictionary

A playful and comprehensive look-up reference to everyday words, for anyone interested in te reo Maori.

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Awards & recognition

The Arts Foundation Mallinson Rendel Illustrators Award

Awarded  •  2025  •  Arts Foundation Laureate