Jeremy Strong (author)
Jeremy Strong | |
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Born |
Jeremy Strong 18 November 1949 Eltham, South East London |
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | British |
Period | 1978–present |
Genre | Children's literature |
Spouse | Gillie Strong |
Children | Daniel and Jessica (both adults) with first wife, Susan, now divorced. Two adult step-daughters with second wife Gillie. |
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Jeremy Strong (born 18 November 1949) is an English writer credited with over 100 children's books.[1]
Life and career
After university he became a junior school teacher[2] and also began his writing career. He left teaching in 1991 and has been writing full-time ever since. His humorous writing often makes use of his childhood and primary teaching experiences. His story There's A Viking In My Bed was made into a BBC children's TV series.
References
- ↑ "Meeting the author Jeremy Strong". CBBC. 2008-04-09. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
- ↑ Interview with Strong
External links
- Official website
- Jeremy Strong at British Council: Literature
- Jeremy Strong at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Jeremy Strong at Library of Congress Authorities, with catalogue records
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