Jacqueline Wilson | |
|---|---|
 Wilson in 2019 | |
| Born | Jacqueline Aitken 17 December 1945 Bath, Somerset, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Period | 1969–present |
| Genre | Realist |
| Notable works | |
| Notable awards | Guardian Prize 2000 British Book Award 2000, 2003 |
| Spouse |
William Millar Wilson
(m. 1965; div. 2004) |
| Partner | Trish Beswick (2002–present) |
| Children | Emma Wilson |
| Website | |
| www | |
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.