Julia Jarman,
Children's Author,
England
Before glory
She attended Manchester University, where she was a student of English and Drama. She published her debut work, When Poppy Ran Away, in 1985.
About Julia Jarman
Children's writer known for The Time-Travelling Cat series, which debuted in 1992. She is also famous for creating "Georgie," a popular children's literature character.
Family Life
Her birth name was Julia Hudspeth. At the time of her birth, her parents lived in Peterborough, England.
Friends and colleagues
She and Michael Morpurgo were contemporaries.
Fast facts
Her popular Georgie titles include Georgie and the Dragon, Georgie and the Planet Raiders, and Georgie and the Computer Bugs.