We then met the great Nick Sharratt via video who taught us all how to draw Diamond from the series. When Jacqueline Wilson herself took to the stage, you could hear a pin drop in the theatre - we were all so amazed to see her in person!
She mesmerised us all into silence by doing what she does best - telling stories. She sat in an armchair and told us all about her daily writing routine, her books, the Hetty Feather series, and some lovely stories about her dog Jackson. One young fan asked what advice Jacqueline would give to young writers. Thanks Jacqueline! After Jacqueline talked to us about what to expect from her in terms of new books, and said her goodbye to a massive round of applause, it was time to collect our very special goody bags!
We all got a lovely purple tote bag filled with a special Little Stars poster, postcard, shirt, and even a sheet of stickers. In Tracy Beaker made her a household name, and it remains her best-known work.
But throughout the s, girls my age rarely read just one or two Jacqueline Wilson books: they read dozens. She became the most borrowed author from British libraries, and with her silver hair, eccentric clothes and knuckles crowded with chunky rings, she was a quirky icon for children. Her book signings drew famously long queues and could last hours. It took time to adjust to fame. Pitched at slightly older children, the Girls in Love books were a rite of passage at my school, passed around classrooms like contraband, holding within them the thrill of boyfriends, kissing and the impossibly grown-up experience of sneaking into a nightclub.
Wilson intended her latest book, Love, Frankie , to be a modern version of those stories — but, this time, she decided to make the love story one between two girls. She and Trish have been a couple for 18 years; their friends and family were well aware of their relationship. After six years of singledom, Wilson met Trish — a bookseller — at an event. The two eloped in They had just two friends present as witnesses at the ceremony and spent the following week in Boston.
I did tease her about it. Wilson publishes two new books a year. An autobiography for adults would be different. But she does understand how interesting her life might be to readers.
She is often asked when she intends to stop writing, a question she rejects outright. This article appears in the 08 Dec issue of the New Statesman, Christmas special. Quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics By Stephen Bush Sign up here. Green Times A weekly round-up of The New Statesman's climate, environment and sustainability content. As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in she was appointed a Dame.
Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20, books, along with her famous collection of silver rings. Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at www.
It's going to be another bumper year of Puffin books. From magical adventures and hilarious fictional diaries to body-positive picture books, we've put together a list of the stories to watch out for in Looking for tips on how to be brilliant at creative writing?
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Listen to an extract of the audiobook. Heartwarming and funny stories. Cliffhanger illustrated by Nick Sharratt Explore the unknown and get ready to giggle! Take a step back in time. The Runaway Girls illustrated by Nick Sharratt Two girls from two very different worlds collide in this Victorian-era tale. But all this glitz and glamour comes with secrets… Recommended reading age: years old. Hetty Feather Jacqueline Wilson Buy the book. Inspiring friendships and families.
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