J.R.Poulter has worked as a senior educator, librarian, lecturer in
English Expression, editor and in a circus. A multi-awarded
author/poet with over 50 books to her name, she also writes poetry,
YA and general readership fiction under J.R.McRae.
COMMENDATIONS:
Outstanding author - Helen Chamberlin, Hachette, Macmillan, Windy
Hollow
Highly original, highly visual author - Mark McLeod, Random House,
Hodder
Australia's Scheherazade - Dr. Florence Lewis, Professor of English
literature, Berkley, UC
Major Awards:
* Children's Choice, New Zealand
* in Top Ten Children's Books & YA Books, New Zealand,
* "Mending Lucille" won Crichton, CBCA Award
* Premier's Recommended Reading List, NSW, Australia
* Poetry - Premier's Open Literature Award [Warana]
* Simone Wood Award, USA - children's book on dance
* LiFE Award, Literature for Environment [for 3 books]
* Award-Winning Finalist, International Book Awards
* Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Picture Books 5 and younger
* "Getting Home" Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Best
Illustrations
* Readers' Favorite International Book Award Winner
Websites:
http://www.wordwings.wix.com/publishing
TEACHER REVIEW: "As we follow the journey of Ben and his family to a different country, we learn about the colourful landscape and beauty of India, a continent rich with history, tradition and culture. This story gives us a fascinating insight into one of our neighbours and teaches us about the diversity the world we live in." Adrienne T. O'Connell, B.A., Grad. Dip. Ed., taught children from indigenous classrooms in the outback to multicultural classrooms in the city. ; 5 STAR REVIEW, Readers’ Favorite, In Ben in the Land of 1,000 Mangoes, by J.R. Poulter, children will learn about India, they will be able to experience the traditions and culture of this beautiful country. The story is written in a simple format that will keep young readers interested in the story, engaged in what they are reading. This picture book is not only educational, but breathtakingly beautiful; the pictures tell a story all on their own. Your child will come away filled with the excitement and novelty of a whole new world. By Vernita Naylor, business educator, writer, reviewer
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