Jenny Pausacker facts for kids
Jenny Pausacker (born on 2 November 1948 in Adelaide) is a well-known writer from Australia. She has written many books for children and young adults.
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Jenny Pausacker's Early Life and Education
Jenny Pausacker showed her talent for writing from a young age. She won her first writing competition prize when she was just ten years old. When she was sixteen, she finished her first novel while studying at Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne.
She continued her studies at Melbourne University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969 and a Master of Arts degree in 1972.
Her First Books and Teaching Career
Jenny Pausacker's first book, a picture book called The Three Dragons, was published in 1972. This was an exciting start to her career!
Later, she taught about children's literature at Flinders University. She taught there from 1975 until 1981, when she earned her PhD in the same field. Jenny also shared her knowledge by lecturing at many other universities, both in Australia and overseas.
Writing Many Books
Jenny Pausacker has written more than sixty books! Her books are for children and young adults. She has also used different pen names for some of her books. These include Jaye Francis, Jade Forrester, Mary Forrest, and Rosa Tomaselli.
Awards and Recognitions
Many of Jenny Pausacker's books have won or been nominated for important literary awards. These awards show how much her stories are loved and respected.
- Her book What Are Ya? was a finalist for the 1998 Victorian Premier's Literary Award.
- Mr Enigmatic won the 1995 New South Wales Premier's Literary Award.
- Getting Somewhere was a finalist for the 1996 Children's Book Council Awards in the Older Readers category.
- The Rings was recognized as a notable book at the 1998 Children's Book Council Awards.
- Dancing on Knives was a finalist for the 2005 Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature.
These awards highlight Jenny Pausacker's important contributions to children's and young adult literature.
