Barbara Ker Wilson | |
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 In 1957 whilst at Bodley Head | |
| Born | 24 September 1929 Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England |
| Died | 10 September 2020 (aged 90) Bowral, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | editor and novelist |
| Known for | discovering Paddington Bear |
| Spouse | Peter Tahourdin (1956–2009) |
| Children | two daughters |
Barbara Ker Wilson AM (24 September 1929 – 10 September 2020) was an English-born Australian novelist. She is credited as the person who "discovered" Paddington Bear. She wrote over twenty books and collated collections of stories. She gained awards for helping other writers.