Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old and has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's best-selling and most beloved children's authors. She has written more than 100 books and created iconic characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold worldwide.

In addition to winning numerous awards, including Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline served as the United Kingdom's Children's Laureate and was appointed a Dame in 2008 for her services to literature.

A passionate reader and lifelong book lover, Jacqueline has collected more than 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.