词条 | Jane E. Clarke |
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| name = Jane E. Clarke | image = Jane Clarke - Dover Castle - Spring 2010.jpg | caption = Jane Clarke – England – 2010 | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1954|12|17}} | birth_place = Kettering, Northamptonshire, England | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | occupation = Writer | known_for = Author of children's books | alma_mater = University of Birmingham, University College London | title = | parents = | children = 2 sons | spouse = Martin Clarke (deceased) | salary = | networth = | website = www.jane-clarke.co.uk }} Jane Elizabeth Clarke (born in 1954) is an English writer of children's books and poetry. Her best known books include Gilbert the Great (illustrated by Charles Fuge) and Stuck in the Mud (illustrated by Garry Parsons). Jane has published over 45 books including works used for children's reading schemes in schools.[1] CBeebies Bedtime Stories have featured two of Jane's books, Stuck in the Mud (read by Will Mellor)[2] and Knight Time (read by Jake Wood).[3] Stuck in the Mud is also featured with a US Scholastic Book Club edition published by Scholastic Inc. which includes a CD audio edition. This audio edition is produced by Beatstreet Productions, NYC, directed by Cheryl Smith, read by Cassandra Morris and features music composed by Michael Abbott. Jane Clarke is a team writer on three different popular series. Dinosaur Cove (series created by Working Partners Ltd. and published by Oxford University Press),[4] Puddle the naughtiest puppy (series created by Working Partners Ltd. and published by Ladybird Books Ltd.)[5] and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home (created by Random House Children's Books and published by Red Fox.)[6] Early lifeJane was born 17 December 1954 and brought up in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. Her parents were Jim and June Andrew. She attended the Hawthorn Road County Primary School in Kettering. In 1972 Jane completed her secondary study at the Kettering High School for Girls. From 1972 to 1975 Jane attend the University of Birmingham where she earned a combined Bachelor of Arts with honours in archaeology and history. In 1981 she completed a PhD in archaeology from University College London. Personal lifeOn 5 November 1977 Jane married Martin Clarke. Martin worked as a chemical engineer. His work took them to Mexico, Brazil, the United States, Wales and the Netherlands. Together they raised two sons, Andrew Clarke (born 15 October 1983 in Wales) and Robert Clarke (born 18 October 1985 in Wales). Both sons completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma at the Antwerp International School in Belgium and completed university degrees in the UK. During her doctoral studies Jane lectured at University College London (1978–79). Thereafter she lectured at University College Cardiff in Wales part time (1981–83), and also taught history at Bryn Hafren School in Barry, Wales (1979–83). After Jane moved with her family to Koewacht, Netherlands. She began working part time as a librarian at the Antwerp International School. During this time she started her career as a children's author. Jane's husband, Martin, died of a heart attack in Antwerp, Belgium on 20 December 2001. In June 2005, Jane moved from the Netherlands back to Kent, England where she now lives. Aside from writing children's books, Jane spends a significant amount of time inspiring children to read and write. She frequently visits schools throughout the UK and Europe to do so. Jane has also done support work for various charitable organisations including Ellenor Lions Children's Hospice, Institute of Cancer Research (The Clapham Grand), Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and READ (promotes reading in Africa). Awards
Works
In conjunction with Random House Children's Books (The Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Series):
In conjunction with Working Partners Ltd. (Dinosaur Cove Series):
In Conjunction with Working Partners Ltd. (Puddle the Naughtiest Puppy Series)
References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.classactagency.co.uk/authors_profiles/jane_clarke.php |title=Jane Clarke Author |publisher=Class Act, Bringing Literacy to Life |accessdate=6 December 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204235630/http://www.classactagency.co.uk/authors_profiles/jane_clarke.php |archivedate= 4 February 2010 |df= }} 2. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00kn6yv |title=CBeebies Bedtime Stories |publisher=BBC |accessdate=12 December 2009}} 3. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00mk5f4/Cbeebies_Bedtime_Stories_Knight_Time/ |title=CBeebies Bedtime Stories |publisher=BBC |accessdate=12 December 2009}} 4. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/0192720929/ref=sib_dp_ptu#reader-page |title=Attack of the Lizard King: Dinosaur Cove 1, copyright page |publisher=Amazon.co.uk Books |accessdate=6 December 2009}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.puddlethepuppy.com/ |title=Puddle the naughtiest puppy |publisher=Ladybird Books, Ltd |accessdate=10 August 2010}} 6. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/catalog/book.htm?command=Search&db=main.txt&eqisbndata=1849411247 |title=Books at Random |publisher=Random House Group Limited |accessdate=10 August 2010}} 7. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.wordpool.co.uk/ap/clarke.htm |title=Author Profiles – Jane Clarke |publisher=The Word Pool |accessdate=6 December 2009}} 8. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.celiacatchpole.co.uk/ |title=Author Congratulations |publisher=Celia Catchpole |accessdate=6 December 2009}} Organisations
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8 : 1954 births|Living people|British children's writers|Alumni of the University of Birmingham|Alumni of University College London|Academics of University College London|Academics of Cardiff University|People from Kettering |
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