Jacqueline Wilson


Jacqueline Wilson

Wilson in 2019
Born
Jacqueline Aitken

(1945-12-17) 17 December 1945
OccupationWriter
Period1969–present
GenreRealist
Notable works
Notable awardsGuardian Prize
2000
British Book Award
2000, 2003
Spouse
William Millar Wilson
(m. 1965; div. 2004)
PartnerTrish Beswick (since 2002)
ChildrenEmma Wilson
Website
jacquelinewilson.co.uk

Dame Jacqueline Wilson (née Aitken; born 17 December 1945) is an English novelist known for her children's literature. Her novels have tackled realistic topics such as adoption and divorce. Since her debut novel in 1969, Wilson has written more than 100 books.