Paulette Bourgeois | |
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| Born | July 20, 1951 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable awards | Order of Canada [LL.D] [CAOT Order of Merit] |
| Children | Natalie and Gordon |
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Paulette Bourgeois, CM (born July 20, 1951) is a Canadian writer best known for creating Franklin the Turtle, the character who appears in picture books illustrated by Toronto native Brenda Clark. The books have sold more than 60 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 38 languages. An animated television series, merchandise, DVDs and full-length films are based on the character.