Jackie Morris
Jackie Morris is a British writer and illustrator born in Birmingham in 1961. She is known for her stunning watercolor artworks and her deep connection to the natural world. Morris studied art at Hereford College of Arts and Bath Academy of Art. She began her career illustrating for magazines before moving into children's books. Her notable works include "The Lost Words" and "The Lost Spells," collaborations with Robert Macfarlane, which celebrate nature and language. Morris lives in a small house by the sea in Wales, where she continues to paint and write.
Awards
['Tir na n-Og Award for Cities in the Sea (1997)', 'Tir na n-Og Award for The Seal Children (2005)', "Books Are My Bag Readers' Award for The Lost Words (2017)", 'Kate Greenaway Medal for The Lost Words (2019)', "British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year for The Lost Words (2018)"]
Notable Works
['The Lost Words', 'The Lost Spells', 'Tell Me a Dragon', 'East of the Sun, West of the Moon', 'The Seal Children', 'Something About a Bear']
