Rebecca Johnson (author) facts for kids
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Rebecca Johnson
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| Occupation | Writer, teacher |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Genre | Children's literature |
Rebecca Johnson (born 1966) is an amazing Australian author and a science teacher. She has written over 100 books for children! You might know her from popular book series like the Juliet – Nearly a Vet stories, the Insect Series, or the Steve Parish Story Book collection.
Rebecca Johnson's Career
Rebecca Johnson has been a primary school teacher for more than 30 years. For 22 of those years, she taught at Windaroo State School in Queensland, Australia.
Teaching Science
In 2015, Rebecca won a very special award called the Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools. This award recognized her fantastic work in making science fun and easy to learn for young students.
Writing Books
Rebecca's first novel, Juliet – Nearly A Vet, was inspired by a retired animal doctor who lived next door to her when she was a child. The first book in this series came out in 2013. There are now 12 books in the Juliet – Nearly a Vet series, and they are so popular that they have been translated into many languages, including Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, and Portuguese!
Nature Books
Rebecca also writes a series of nature books with Steve Parish. There are over 60 books in this collection, and they have sold more than 3.5 million copies! Her Insect Series is also very popular. It even won the 2014 Whitley Award for Best Children's Series. These books are great because they connect to what kids learn in the Australian school curriculum.
About Rebecca's Life
Rebecca Johnson lives in Queensland, Australia, with her husband and two children. She continues to write new books and teach science at Windaroo State School. She loves sharing her passion for science and stories with kids everywhere!
