Jean Adamson
| Jean Adamson MBE | |
|---|---|
| Born |
29 February 1928 Peckham, England |
| Occupation | Writer and illustrator |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Notable works | Topsy and Tim |
| Spouse | Gareth Adamson (m. 1957; d. 1982) |
| Children |
Leo (1961) Gabrielle (1963) Kate (1965) |
Jean Adamson, MBE (b. 29 February 1928) is a writer and illustrator of children's books. She is best known for the Topsy and Tim books, the first of which was published in 1960 and were relaunched in 2003.[1][2]
Life and career
Jean Adamson was born in Peckham, in southeast London. Adamson attended grammar school until she was 16 before studying illustration at Goldsmiths College at University of London. After graduating, she began teaching illustration and design at the University.[1]
Adamson met her future husband and writing partner, Gareth Adamson, while studying at university. They married in 1957 and moved to Newcastle, where they began to work on children's books together. [3][4]
Adamson has lived in Stretham in Cambridgeshire, England, since 1968. After 25 years of marriage, Gareth died of a brain tumor in 1982.[3]
In September 2009, Adamson was robbed while walking in Stretham. She was left with a broken arm.[5]
Awards
Adamson received an MBE in 1999 for her services to children's literature and in 2016,[1] she was made Honorary Fellow of Goldsmiths College.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Jean Adamson". Goldsmiths University of London. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ↑ "Relaunch for Topsy and Tim". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Topsy and Tim author Jean Adamson to be made Honorary Fellow of Goldsmiths, University of London". Ely-News. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ↑ Rhodes, Giulia (31 October 2013). "Topsy and Tim are just like members of the family". Sunday Express. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ↑ "Children's author, 81, is robbed". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 September 2016.