Jen Storer facts for kids

Jen Storer, born on April 25, 1961, is a popular Australian author who writes books for children. Her stories often feature strong girl characters, lots of humor, exciting adventures, and sometimes even a little bit of mystery or spooky fun. Many of her books have been recognized with important awards in Australia.

About Jen Storer

Jen Storer grew up in Horsham, Victoria, as the youngest of four children. She loved reading and writing from a young age.

She went to Monash University and earned a special degree in Arts in 2000. After finishing university, Jen worked as an editor. She also helped develop new books for a publishing company in Melbourne. Later, she decided to write her own children's books. Her very first book, I Hate Sport, came out in 2004.

Today, Jen Storer lives and works as a writer in Melbourne. She has a special studio at the Abbotsford Convent where she creates her amazing stories.

Jen Storer's Books

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

• Wibble Wobble (2019)
• Truly Tan: Baffled! (2017)
• Danny Best: Me First! (2017)
• Truly Tan: Trapped! (2017)
• Blue, the Builder's Dog (2016)
• Clarrie's Pig Day Out (2016)
• Danny Best: Never Wrong (2016)
• Truly Tan: Hoodwinked! (2016)
• The Fourteenth Summer of Angus Jack (2015)
• Danny Best: Full On (2015)
• Truly Tan: Freaked! (2014)
• 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)

Awards and Recognition

Jen Storer's books have received many nominations and awards. This means her stories are loved by readers and recognized by experts in the book world.

Australian Publishers Association Book Design Awards

These awards celebrate the best-designed books.

• Short-listed in 2010 for Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children (for Best Children's Cover). Being "short-listed" means it was one of the top books chosen for the award.
• Winner in 2010 for Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children (for Best Design Children's Fiction).

Aurealis Award

This award is for science fiction, fantasy, and horror books.

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

CBCA Book of the Year

The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) gives out these important awards.

• Notable Book in 2014 for Truly Tan: Jinxed! (for Younger Readers). A "Notable Book" is a book that the judges think is special and worth mentioning.
• Notable Book in 2012 for The Accidental Princess (for Younger Readers).
• Notable Book in 2012 for Norman Does Nothing (for Younger Readers).
• Notable Book in 2010 for Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children (for Younger Readers).
• Short-listed in 2010 for Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children (for Younger Readers).

Prime Minister's Literary Award

This award is given by the Australian Prime Minister for excellent books.

• Highly Commended in 2012 for The Accidental Princess (in Children's Fiction). "Highly Commended" means it was very good, almost a winner.
• Short-listed in 2010 for Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children (in Children's Fiction).

Davitt Award

The Davitt Awards celebrate the best crime fiction written by Australian women.

• Winner in 2014 for Truly Tan: Spooked! (for Best Children’s Novel).
• Short-listed in 2014 for Truly Tan: Jinxed! (for Best Children’s Novel).

W.A. Young Readers Book Award (WAYRBA)

This award is chosen by young readers in Western Australia.

• Short-listed in 2010 for Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children (for Younger Readers).