Juliet Clare Bell -Children's Author
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On 11th March, 2010, eight years to the day since I started writing fiction (I know this because it's my sister's birthday), I signed my first book contract.
The Kite Princess, published by Barefoot Books, should be out in Spring 2011. This is a story about Cinnamon Stitch, a princess who dreams of being wild and free, and finds a very unusual way to make that dream come true...
One of my manuscripts has been optioned for six months by a UK publisher. An illustrator has been working on the illustrations and the book is going to Bologna Book Fair 2010 later this month.
Another of my manuscripts has been optioned. I can't say more about it at the moment, but they are considering an illustrator for it whose work I really really like.
Praise for Don't Panic, Annika!
“a reassuring read that your child will relate to and love” Parents in Touch
“a fun read aloud… full of life” Books for Keeps
“the rhythmic text… and the imaginative illustrations make for a lovely read” Primary Times
“a great story to encourage independence and confidence … ” Carousel
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