J.R.Poulter has worked as a senior educator, librarian, lecturer in English Expression, editor and in a circus. A multi-awarded author/poet with over 50 books to her name, she also writes poetry, YA and general readership fiction under J.R.McRae. COMMENDATIONS: Outstanding author - Helen Chamberlin, Hachette, Macmillan, Windy Hollow Highly original, highly visual author - Mark McLeod, Random House, Hodder Australia's Scheherazade - Dr. Florence Lewis, Professor of English literature, Berkley, UC Major Awards: * Children's Choice, New Zealand * in Top Ten Children's Books & YA Books, New Zealand, * "Mending Lucille" won Crichton, CBCA Award * Premier's Recommended Reading List, NSW, Australia * Poetry - Premier's Open Literature Award [Warana] * Simone Wood Award, USA - children's book on dance * LiFE Award, Literature for Environment [for 3 books] * Award-Winning Finalist, International Book Awards * Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Picture Books 5 and younger * "Getting Home" Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Best Illustrations * Readers' Favorite International Book Award Winner Websites: http://www.wordwings.wix.com/publishing