Jacqueline Wilson’s books have sold in excess of 20 million copies in the U.K., won many awards, and been translated into 30 languages. She is the current U.K. Children’s Laureate (2005-07), and for the past three years has been the most borrowed author in British libraries—ahead of J.K. Rowling, Catherine Cookson, Danielle Steel and James Patterson.

When the online Jacqueline Wilson Fan Club began in 2002, it had 5,000 members. Now the fan club has 80,000 members.

QUOTES ABOUT JACQUELINE

" Wilson is a literary sensation. . . .She enjoys rock-star status in England, where her signings can last up to 8 hours."-- School Library Journal feature profile (Feb 2006)

" Wilson's books are cheerful, fun and down-to-earth. . . .The entertainment of teenage girls is big business in the U.S. right now: Books, films, stars and music are all aimed at this huge demographic, and there should be room for Jacqueline Wilson, with her cheerful integrity and lack of sentimentality."-- Slate.com

"Jacqueline Wilson has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues"-- Bookseller

"A brilliant writer of wit and subtlety whose stories are never patronizing and are often complex and many-layered"-- The Times ( London)

" Wilson is doing something important and rare. She's so good, it's exhilarating." --Philip Pullman

"A true children's writing genius."--Good Book Guide ( U.K.)

"Undoubtedly the modern classics of the future." -- Amazon.co.uk