Jacqueline Pearce (author) facts for kids

Jacqueline Pearce is a Canadian writer who creates exciting books for kids and teenagers. She writes stories about modern times, historical events, and even poetry.

About Jacqueline Pearce

Jacqueline Pearce was born in Vancouver, Canada, in 1962. She went to the University of Victoria and studied English. Later, she earned a master's degree from York University. There, she focused on how we learn about and think about the environment.

While at York University, she helped start a student magazine called Undercurrents. Jacqueline Pearce also won an award for her short story "The Trickster" in 1988. This story was later published in a collection called Up All Night.

What She Writes About

Jacqueline Pearce writes many different kinds of stories. Her historical fiction books take you back in time. For example, The Reunion tells about a diverse community during World War II. It shows how Japanese-Canadians were affected by events at that time.

Another historical book, Discovering Emily, introduces young readers to the childhood of famous artist Emily Carr. Jacqueline Pearce also writes about animals and important life lessons. Her book Dog House Blues is about how people and animals interact, and it also talks about bullying.

This book was used in classrooms to help students learn about social responsibility. Both Dog House Blues and The Truth About Rats (and Dogs) were supported by the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Later, her books Manga Touch and Mystery of the Missing Luck help young readers learn about Japanese culture.

Books and Awards

Jacqueline Pearce's books have won many awards and been recognized as some of the best books for children.

• Flood Warning (Orca 2012): Named one of the Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books in 2012.
• Mystery of the Missing Luck (Orca 2011): Also a Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book in 2011.
• Manga Touch (Orca 2007): A top pick by the Canadian Children's Book Centre in 2008 and a "Year's Best" by Resource Links in 2007.
• The Truth about Rats (and Dogs) (Orca 2006): Was nominated for the Hackmatack Award in 2008 and was a Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book in 2006.
• Dog House Blues (Orca 2005): Was nominated for the Langley Book of the Year in 2008 and was a Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book in 2005.
• Emily's Dream (Orca 2005): Recognized as a Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book in 2005.
• Discovering Emily (Orca 2004): Another Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book in 2004.
• Weeds and other stories (Thistledown 2003): Was nominated for the Saskatchewan Book Award in 2004 and was a Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book in 2003.
• The Reunion (Orca 2002): Was nominated for the Chocolate Lily Award in 2004 and was a Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book in 2002.
• "The Trickster" (published in Opening Tricks, Peter Carver, ed.): Won first place in the "Young Adult Short Stories" contest in 1998.