Jenny Wagner
, b. 1939
Born in England, Jenny Wagner emigrated to Australia when she was nine years old. She studied German, Dutch, Swedish and Philosophy at Melbourne University. In the 1970s she began to write picture books for children, including several collaborations with illustrator Ron Brooks. The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek (1973) and John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat (1977) were both recognised with Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year awards. Her chapter book The Nimbin (1978) and its sequels tell the story of a young girl’s friendship with a mythical creature. Other writing projects have included screenwriting for the Australian television series Bellbird and a sourdough cookbook, published in 1992. She lives in Queensland.
Sources:
austlit.edu.au (accessed: September 22, 2020).
Megan Everitt, Book buffs turn new leaf for author, sunshinecoastdaily.com.au, published February 15, 2005 (accessed: Septe,ber 22, 2020).
Bio prepared by Miriam Riverlea, University of New England, mriverlea@gmail.com
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