Jacqueline Anne "Jackie" FrenchAM (born 29 November 1953) is an award-winning Australian author who has written over 140 books and has won more than 60 national and international awards. She is considered one of Australia's most popular and awarded children's authors, writing across a number of children's genres including picture books, history, fantasy and history fiction.
She is also an author of numerous books on ecology, gardening, pest control, wombats, other wildlife and hens as well as fiction for adults. She is also a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines around Australia including the Australian Women's Weekly and the Canberra Times. She also presented gardening segments on the long-running Australian TV series Burke's Backyard.
Career
French began writing Rain Stones, her first book for children, when she was 30 years old, living in a shed and in need of money to register her car. Her editor said it was the messiest and worst-spelt manuscript ever submitted (partly because Jackie was dyslexic, but also because the letter e on her typewriter wasn't working because of droppings left on her keyboard by a wombat), but the book ended up being shortlisted for the Australian Children's Book Council of Australia award for the Younger Readers Book of the Year and the NSW Premier's Award.
Jackie French, award winning author, shares about how her first book got her laughed out of an office, but it wasn't as bad as it first seemed.
Find out more and book on www.halogen.org.au
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published: 18 May 2020
Jackie French; 'What I was writing was fairly revolutionary' | Portrait Story
Jackie French on starting writing at six years old, gardening and truth.
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published: 02 Apr 2024
Jackie French tells us their latest books and writing habits for World Book Day!
This Saturday, 23rd April is World Book Day! To celebrate, we sat down with some of Australia's most exciting authors.
Today, Jackie French tells us about their latest books and writing habits.
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published: 22 Apr 2022
Jackie French: This Book Changed My Life
The famed author of Diary of a Wombat discusses her father's gift to her of a very special Tom Keneally book. Visit http://changedmylife.com.au/ and make a pledge to #respectcreators.
published: 06 Dec 2016
Senior Australian Of The Year: Jackie French
Jackie French is a celebrated children's author, a tireless advocate for children with learning disabilities and has just been named the Senior Australian of the Year.
Studio 10 | 8:30am on TEN
published: 27 Jan 2015
Senior Australian of the Year 2015 Jackie French
As the current national Children’s Laureate, Jackie is travelling the country to promote literacy and share the transformational power of reading, creativity and story-telling in the lives of young Australians.
published: 30 Jan 2015
Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French
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published: 06 Feb 2017
Jackie's Back (1999) | FULL MOVIE - Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Robert Bailey Jr.
A 70's pop diva has a comeback of a lifetime in this hilarious "mockumentary" that skewers the music business and show biz documentaries.
Starring Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Robert Bailey Jr., Jobeth Williams, Julie Hagerty.
Directed by Robert Townsend.
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published: 18 Nov 2024
Jackie French on The Fire Wombat
As the flames of a bushfire approach, one small wombat shelters with other animals in her burrow. But that is just the beginning of their journey to safety.
Based on events witnessed by Australian Children's Laureate Jackie French during the 2020 fires, and co-created with award-winning illustrator Danny Snell, The Fire Wombat is a story of courage, compassion and survival, which saw people across Australia come together to save our wildlife from devastation.
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2ZGvro1
Jackie French, award winning author, shares about how her first book got her laughed out of an office, but it wasn't as bad as it first seemed.
Find out more a...
Jackie French, award winning author, shares about how her first book got her laughed out of an office, but it wasn't as bad as it first seemed.
Find out more and book on www.halogen.org.au
To continue being inspired and encouraged by leadership tips and tricks, find us on social media!
Facebook @halogenaus
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Twitter @halogenaus
Jackie French, award winning author, shares about how her first book got her laughed out of an office, but it wasn't as bad as it first seemed.
Find out more and book on www.halogen.org.au
To continue being inspired and encouraged by leadership tips and tricks, find us on social media!
Facebook @halogenaus
Instagram @halogenaus
Twitter @halogenaus
Jackie French on starting writing at six years old, gardening and truth.
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Jackie French on starting writing at six years old, gardening and truth.
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We collect and share portraits of notable Australians, and invite you to contemplate and appreciate our nation's identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity.
Subscribe to this channel at: http://goo.gl/GYIgsq – and join our other social media channels as follows:
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Jackie French on starting writing at six years old, gardening and truth.
---------------------------------------------
About the National Portrait Gallery
We collect and share portraits of notable Australians, and invite you to contemplate and appreciate our nation's identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity.
Subscribe to this channel at: http://goo.gl/GYIgsq – and join our other social media channels as follows:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/PortraitAu
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More information: https://portrait.gov.au
This Saturday, 23rd April is World Book Day! To celebrate, we sat down with some of Australia's most exciting authors.
Today, Jackie French tells us about thei...
This Saturday, 23rd April is World Book Day! To celebrate, we sat down with some of Australia's most exciting authors.
Today, Jackie French tells us about their latest books and writing habits.
SEE MORE: https://bit.ly/3rJu2vB
#WorldBookDay #Booktopia
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This Saturday, 23rd April is World Book Day! To celebrate, we sat down with some of Australia's most exciting authors.
Today, Jackie French tells us about their latest books and writing habits.
SEE MORE: https://bit.ly/3rJu2vB
#WorldBookDay #Booktopia
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The famed author of Diary of a Wombat discusses her father's gift to her of a very special Tom Keneally book. Visit http://changedmylife.com.au/ and make a ple...
The famed author of Diary of a Wombat discusses her father's gift to her of a very special Tom Keneally book. Visit http://changedmylife.com.au/ and make a pledge to #respectcreators.
The famed author of Diary of a Wombat discusses her father's gift to her of a very special Tom Keneally book. Visit http://changedmylife.com.au/ and make a pledge to #respectcreators.
Jackie French is a celebrated children's author, a tireless advocate for children with learning disabilities and has just been named the Senior Australian of th...
Jackie French is a celebrated children's author, a tireless advocate for children with learning disabilities and has just been named the Senior Australian of the Year.
Studio 10 | 8:30am on TEN
Jackie French is a celebrated children's author, a tireless advocate for children with learning disabilities and has just been named the Senior Australian of the Year.
Studio 10 | 8:30am on TEN
As the current national Children’s Laureate, Jackie is travelling the country to promote literacy and share the transformational power of reading, creativity an...
As the current national Children’s Laureate, Jackie is travelling the country to promote literacy and share the transformational power of reading, creativity and story-telling in the lives of young Australians.
As the current national Children’s Laureate, Jackie is travelling the country to promote literacy and share the transformational power of reading, creativity and story-telling in the lives of young Australians.
A 70's pop diva has a comeback of a lifetime in this hilarious "mockumentary" that skewers the music business and show biz documentaries.
Starring Jenifer Lewi...
A 70's pop diva has a comeback of a lifetime in this hilarious "mockumentary" that skewers the music business and show biz documentaries.
Starring Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Robert Bailey Jr., Jobeth Williams, Julie Hagerty.
Directed by Robert Townsend.
#RetroFilmVault #JackiesBack
Subscribe to Retro Film Vault here: https://bit.ly/3WS9K2V
Watch The Full Movie Now: https://tinyurl.com/3bp655yb
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Welcome to Retro Film Vault’s official YouTube channel, your hub for full, free, fantastic films, premiering weekly! Tune in for hidden gems from the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s featuring your favorite actors before they were famous — including Michael Cera, Brooke Shields, Reese Witherspoon, Keri Russell, and more! Subscribe to join your fellow film buffs and discover your new favorite movies.
A 70's pop diva has a comeback of a lifetime in this hilarious "mockumentary" that skewers the music business and show biz documentaries.
Starring Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Robert Bailey Jr., Jobeth Williams, Julie Hagerty.
Directed by Robert Townsend.
#RetroFilmVault #JackiesBack
Subscribe to Retro Film Vault here: https://bit.ly/3WS9K2V
Watch The Full Movie Now: https://tinyurl.com/3bp655yb
Follow Lionsgate on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3y3LGvy
Follow Lionsgate on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3bhliot
Follow Lionsgate on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3y3JjZV
Welcome to Retro Film Vault’s official YouTube channel, your hub for full, free, fantastic films, premiering weekly! Tune in for hidden gems from the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s featuring your favorite actors before they were famous — including Michael Cera, Brooke Shields, Reese Witherspoon, Keri Russell, and more! Subscribe to join your fellow film buffs and discover your new favorite movies.
As the flames of a bushfire approach, one small wombat shelters with other animals in her burrow. But that is just the beginning of their journey to safety.
Ba...
As the flames of a bushfire approach, one small wombat shelters with other animals in her burrow. But that is just the beginning of their journey to safety.
Based on events witnessed by Australian Children's Laureate Jackie French during the 2020 fires, and co-created with award-winning illustrator Danny Snell, The Fire Wombat is a story of courage, compassion and survival, which saw people across Australia come together to save our wildlife from devastation.
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2ZGvro1
As the flames of a bushfire approach, one small wombat shelters with other animals in her burrow. But that is just the beginning of their journey to safety.
Based on events witnessed by Australian Children's Laureate Jackie French during the 2020 fires, and co-created with award-winning illustrator Danny Snell, The Fire Wombat is a story of courage, compassion and survival, which saw people across Australia come together to save our wildlife from devastation.
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2ZGvro1
Jackie French, award winning author, shares about how her first book got her laughed out of an office, but it wasn't as bad as it first seemed.
Find out more and book on www.halogen.org.au
To continue being inspired and encouraged by leadership tips and tricks, find us on social media!
Facebook @halogenaus
Instagram @halogenaus
Twitter @halogenaus
Jackie French on starting writing at six years old, gardening and truth.
---------------------------------------------
About the National Portrait Gallery
We collect and share portraits of notable Australians, and invite you to contemplate and appreciate our nation's identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity.
Subscribe to this channel at: http://goo.gl/GYIgsq – and join our other social media channels as follows:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/PortraitAu
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/PortraitAu
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/PortraitAu
More information: https://portrait.gov.au
This Saturday, 23rd April is World Book Day! To celebrate, we sat down with some of Australia's most exciting authors.
Today, Jackie French tells us about their latest books and writing habits.
SEE MORE: https://bit.ly/3rJu2vB
#WorldBookDay #Booktopia
****
Follow #Booktopia now!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Booktopia/
Tell Me What To Read Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TMWTRGroup
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Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3i8HC6A
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3MUbt0B
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3If4iws
SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/36FL14R
Podchaser: https://bit.ly/3KSKP6N
iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/3Mj2i96
The famed author of Diary of a Wombat discusses her father's gift to her of a very special Tom Keneally book. Visit http://changedmylife.com.au/ and make a pledge to #respectcreators.
Jackie French is a celebrated children's author, a tireless advocate for children with learning disabilities and has just been named the Senior Australian of the Year.
Studio 10 | 8:30am on TEN
As the current national Children’s Laureate, Jackie is travelling the country to promote literacy and share the transformational power of reading, creativity and story-telling in the lives of young Australians.
A 70's pop diva has a comeback of a lifetime in this hilarious "mockumentary" that skewers the music business and show biz documentaries.
Starring Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Robert Bailey Jr., Jobeth Williams, Julie Hagerty.
Directed by Robert Townsend.
#RetroFilmVault #JackiesBack
Subscribe to Retro Film Vault here: https://bit.ly/3WS9K2V
Watch The Full Movie Now: https://tinyurl.com/3bp655yb
Follow Lionsgate on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3y3LGvy
Follow Lionsgate on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3bhliot
Follow Lionsgate on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3y3JjZV
Welcome to Retro Film Vault’s official YouTube channel, your hub for full, free, fantastic films, premiering weekly! Tune in for hidden gems from the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s featuring your favorite actors before they were famous — including Michael Cera, Brooke Shields, Reese Witherspoon, Keri Russell, and more! Subscribe to join your fellow film buffs and discover your new favorite movies.
As the flames of a bushfire approach, one small wombat shelters with other animals in her burrow. But that is just the beginning of their journey to safety.
Based on events witnessed by Australian Children's Laureate Jackie French during the 2020 fires, and co-created with award-winning illustrator Danny Snell, The Fire Wombat is a story of courage, compassion and survival, which saw people across Australia come together to save our wildlife from devastation.
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2ZGvro1
Jacqueline Anne "Jackie" FrenchAM (born 29 November 1953) is an award-winning Australian author who has written over 140 books and has won more than 60 national and international awards. She is considered one of Australia's most popular and awarded children's authors, writing across a number of children's genres including picture books, history, fantasy and history fiction.
She is also an author of numerous books on ecology, gardening, pest control, wombats, other wildlife and hens as well as fiction for adults. She is also a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines around Australia including the Australian Women's Weekly and the Canberra Times. She also presented gardening segments on the long-running Australian TV series Burke's Backyard.
Career
French began writing Rain Stones, her first book for children, when she was 30 years old, living in a shed and in need of money to register her car. Her editor said it was the messiest and worst-spelt manuscript ever submitted (partly because Jackie was dyslexic, but also because the letter e on her typewriter wasn't working because of droppings left on her keyboard by a wombat), but the book ended up being shortlisted for the Australian Children's Book Council of Australia award for the Younger Readers Book of the Year and the NSW Premier's Award.