Jacqueline Wilson


Jacqueline Wilson

Wilson in 2019
Wilson in 2019
BornJacqueline Aitken
(1945-12-17) 17 December 1945 (age 78)
Bath, Somerset, England
OccupationWriter
Period1969–present
GenreRealist
Notable works
Notable awardsGuardian Prize
2000
British Book Award
2000, 2003
Spouse
William Millar Wilson
(m. 1965; div. 2004)
PartnerTrish Beswick (2002–present)
ChildrenEmma Wilson
Website
www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk
Wilson in 2009

Dame Jacqueline Wilson DBE FRSL (née Aitken; born 17 December 1945) is an English novelist known for her popular children's literature. Her novels have been notable for tackling realistic topics such as adoption and divorce without alienating her large readership. Since her debut novel in 1969, Wilson has written over 100 books.