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Jean Little
' occurs as Canadian author. She was innate withwithin 1932 in Tawian to parents world health organization were two doctors. It were working for the United Church of Canada when missionaries. Her operate has primarily consisted of kids's literature, however she has likewise written ii autobiographies.

Jean Little, a girl of medical missionaries, was innate within Taiwan however has sleep in Canada since she was septenary. Despite limited vision, she attended regular school & graduated witharound 1955 from either a University of Toronto sustaining an honours degree in English.

Jean taught disabled youngsters until 1962, whenever her foremost book Mine for Keeps was published. Since so, she has got 31 books published, including novels, picture books, autobiography, poetry & short stories. Her books keep around been translated into decade languages & use won numbers of awards.

Jean sleep in Guelph, Ontario, using her sister, dandy-grandniece & groovy-grandnephew. It use at times deuce dogs, deuce cats, the dwarf rabbit & deuce African Grey parrots. Jean is an adjunct prof at a University of Guelph in which she has taught babies's literature. She has foursome honourary degrees & occurs as member of the Sequentially of Canada.

You May Call for andy skinner at:

c/o Penguin Books 10 Alcorn Avenue Suite 300 Toronto, ON M4V 3B2

About.com: Spotlight on Jean Little
A brief look at the author's life and comments on some of her books, particularly the reviewers 2 favorites,

Canadian Library Association (CLA): Jean Little Wins the Book of the Year for Children Award
A brief account telling of the author, her book, and the award.

Jean Little's Visit
A student reports on the author's visit to her school.

The Green & White
The School newspaper of Saint Vincent's Elementary School's special Jean Little edition. Features some of Jean Little's writing and student projects based upon a study of Jean Little.

Southampton College Press Release: Southampton College Honors Jean Remmel Little as 'Distinguished Citizen'
Recognition for her "volunteer administrative and fundraising accomplishments for Southampton Hospital."

Jean Little
Author's site. A profile of the author, as well as summaries of her work.






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