Jacqueline Kelly facts for kids

Jacqueline Kelly is a writer from New Zealand. She also has American citizenship. Many kids and grown-ups enjoy her books.

About Jacqueline Kelly's Life

Jacqueline Kelly was born in New Zealand. When she was young, her family moved to Canada. Later, they moved to Texas in the United States. She studied a lot and earned degrees in both law and medicine. Today, she still works as a doctor in Austin, Texas.

Jacqueline Kelly's Writing Career

Jacqueline Kelly's first published story came out in 2001. It appeared in a magazine called Mississippi Review.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Series

In 2009, her first novel was published. It was called The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. This book tells the story of a young girl named Calpurnia. She is growing up in Texas in 1899. Calpurnia learns about what it means to be a woman back then. She also learns about science and nature from her grandfather.

This book was very popular. It was named a Newbery Honor Book. This means it was a runner-up for the important Newbery Medal. A second book about Calpurnia was published in 2015. It is called The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate. It also received great reviews.

Kelly has also written a series of shorter books. These are called Calpurnia Tate / Girl Vet chapter books. They are made for younger readers.

Other Books by Jacqueline Kelly

Jacqueline Kelly has also written a sequel to a famous book. The original book is The Wind in the Willows. Her sequel is called Return to the Willows. It was published in October 2012.

Book to Stage: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Musical

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate was turned into a musical play. Omri Schein and Daniel Lincoln created this musical. It first opened in San Diego in 2024. The play was performed at the Lamb's Player Theatre. It received very good reviews from critics.

See also

In Spanish: Jaqueline Kelly para niños