Jen Storer facts for kids

Jen Storer (born April 25, 1961) is a fantastic Australian author who writes books especially for children. Many of her stories have been chosen for big awards in Australia, like the Prime Minister's Literary Awards and the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year. Her books are known for having strong girl characters, lots of humor, exciting adventures, and sometimes even a little bit of spooky fun!

About Jen Storer

Jen's Early Life and Education

Jen Storer grew up in Horsham, Victoria, Australia. She was the youngest of four children in her family. Later, Jen went to Monash University. She studied hard and earned a special degree in 2000.

Becoming a Writer

After finishing university, Jen started working in publishing. She was an editor, which means she helped make books ready for printing. She also worked on new ideas for stories. Soon, Jen decided to write her own books for kids. Her very first book was called I Hate Sport. It came out in 2004 as part of the Aussie Chomps series. Today, Jen Storer lives and works in Melbourne. She writes her wonderful stories from a studio at the Abbotsford Convent.

Jen Storer's Books

Jen Storer has written many exciting books for young readers. Here are some of her popular titles:

• Wibble Wobble (2019) Illustrated by Lisa Stewart
• Truly Tan: Baffled! (2017) Illustrated by Claire Robertson
• Danny Best: Me First! (2017) Illustrated by Mitch Vane
• Truly Tan: Trapped! (2017) Illustrated by Claire Robertson
• Blue, the Builder's Dog (2016) Illustrated by Andrew Joyner
• Clarrie's Pig Day Out (2016) Illustrated by Sue deGennaro
• Danny Best: Never Wrong (2016) Illustrated by Mitch Vane
• Truly Tan: Hoodwinked! (2016) Illustrated by Claire Robertson
• The Fourteenth Summer of Angus Jack (2015) Illustrated by Lucinda Gifford
• Danny Best: Full On (2015) illustrated by Mitch Vane
• Truly Tan: Freaked! (2014) Illustrated by Claire Robertson
• Romy Bright: Crystal Bay Girls (Book 2) (2014)
• Quincy Jordan: Crystal Bay Girls (Book 1) (2014)
• Truly Tan: Spooked! (2013)
• Truly Tan: Jinxed! (2012)
• Truly Tan (2012)
• The Accidental Princess (2011)
• Norman Does Nothing: Aussie Bites (2011)
• Haggis McGregor and the Night of the Skull Moon : Aussie Bites (2010)
• Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children (2009)
• Tan Callahan's Secret Spy Files: The Mystery of Purple Haunt (2008)
• Sing, Pepi, Sing! : Aussie Bites (2006)
• I Hate Sport: Aussie Chomps (2004) – this title was written under the name Prue Storer

Awards and Recognition

Jen Storer's books have won or been recognized for many important awards. This shows how much people love her stories!

Australian Publishers Association Book Design Awards

• In 2010, Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children was chosen as a winner for Best Design Children's Fiction. It was also short-listed for Best Children's Cover.

Aurealis Award

• Haggis McGregor and the Night of the Skull Moon was short-listed in 2011 for Children's Fiction.
• Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children was short-listed in 2009 for Children's Novel.

CBCA Book of the Year

The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) often names her books as "Notable Books," meaning they are special and worth reading.

• Truly Tan: Jinxed! was a Notable Book in 2014 (Younger Readers).
• The Accidental Princess was a Notable Book in 2012 (Younger Readers).
• Norman Does Nothing was a Notable Book in 2012 (Younger Readers).
• Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children was a Notable Book in 2010 (Younger Readers) and was also short-listed for the award.

Prime Minister's Literary Award

• The Accidental Princess was Highly Commended in 2012 for Children's Fiction.
• Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children was short-listed in 2010 for Children's Fiction.

Davitt Award

• Truly Tan: Spooked! won the Best Children’s Novel award in 2014.
• Truly Tan: Jinxed! was short-listed in 2014 for Best Children’s Novel.

W.A. Young Readers Book Award (WAYRBA)

• Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children was short-listed in 2010 for Younger Readers.