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Chris Jackson

Author/Illustrator

21 Redwin Street
Nepean ON
K2G 0J9
Phone: (613) 228-1836
Fax: (613) 228-1836
Email: christopherjackson@rogers.com
Website: http://www.chrisjackson.ca

Born: 15 Novmeber 1953. Tamworth. UK
Catherine and I have two daughters - Caitlin and Chloe

Biography

As a graphic designer, Chris Jackson has produced, amongst other things, many books for other people. Now as author/illustrator of his own books, Chris can turn his full attention to bringing Edmund and Hillary into the world - the world of China Plate Farm. Originally from Wales, Chris now makes his home in Nepean Ontario, where he runs his own design business. Edmund and Hillary (HarperCollins 1997) began the China Plate Farm series. Then came Edmund for short (HarperCollins 1998). Edmund and Washable (HarperCollins) is the title of the third book in the series (January 2000). Since the release of his first book Chris has taken his farm characters to various classrooms and libraries in the National Capital Region.

Chris also produced illustrations for Three Tales of Three (KidsCan Press 2000) a collection of "once-upon-a-time" tales published in Autumn 2000. In September of 2002, two new characters - Sadie and Dorothy, made their debut in The Gaggle Sisters River Tour (Lobster Press 2002) and continued there journey down the Wriggle River in The Gaggle Sisters Sing Again (Lobster Press 2005).

Published Works

The Gaggle Sisters Sing Again, Lobster Press 2005 (text and illustrations)
The Gaggle Sisters River Tour, Lobster Press 2002 (text and illustrations)
Three Tales of Three, Kids Can Press 2000 (illustrations)
Edmund and Washable, HarperCollins 2000 (text and illustrations)
Edmund for short, HarperCollins 1998 (text and illustrations)
Edmund and Hillary, HarperCollins 1997 (text and illustrations)

Other Memberships

The Writers Union of Canada
MASC Artists for Schools and Communities
The Canadian Children's Book Centre
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Available For

Available for school visits. To every reading Chris takes large images from each book to illustrate, not only the stories, but also to promote discussion about the illustrative process. In workshops, students will have an opportunity to develop illustrative techniques.