Julia Donaldson is a popular British children’s author, known for her rhyming stories and imaginative characters.
Born on September 16, 1948 in Hampstead, London, Julia has become a household name loved by children and parents alike.
Her remarkable career has produced many iconic works, including The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, which have been translated into many languages and adapted into successful stage productions.
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- Full Name: Julia Donaldson
- Date of birth: September 16, 1948
- Age: 76 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Hampstead, London, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Children’s book author and playwright
- Height: None
- Parents: James (Jerry) and Elizabeth Donaldson
- Siblings: Mary
- Spouse: Malcolm Donaldson
- Children: Hamish Donaldson, Alastair Donaldson, Jerry Donaldson
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: £10 million
Early life and education
Julia Donaldson, now 75, was born on 16 September 1948 in Hampstead, London, to James (Jerry) and Elizabeth Donaldson.
She grew up with her younger sister Mary in a loving family that encouraged her creativity. Julia’s parents, both passionate about literature and the arts, instilled in her a love of storytelling and language.
She spent her childhood immersed in books, developing a deep appreciation for the works of authors such as Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear.
Julia attended the University of Bristol, majoring in Drama and French and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts.
This educational background laid the foundation for her future success as a children’s author and playwright.
Personal life
Julia Donaldson is married to Malcolm Donaldson, a talented musician and composer. The couple met while Julia was working as an editor for a small book publisher, and they married in 1972.
They have three sons, Hamish, Alastair and Jerry, who are a constant source of inspiration for Julia’s work.
Career
Julia Donaldson’s writing career spanned more than four decades. Her first book, A Squash and a Squeeze, was published in 1993.
She gained wide recognition with the publication of The Gruffalo in 1999, which became an instant classic.
Julia’s collaboration with Axel Scheffler brought her some of her most beloved works, including Room on the Broom, Zog and Stick Man.
Prize
- MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to literature (2011)
- Children’s Award (2011-2013)
- Waterstones Children’s Book Prize (1999)
- Smarties Award (1999)
- Blue Peter Book Award (2000)
Net worth
Julia Donaldson’s net worth is estimated to be around £10 million, accumulated through her successful writing career, book sales and adaptations of her works into stage plays and animated films.
Social media
- Twitter: @JuliaDonaldson
- Instagram: @JuliaDonaldsonOfficial
List of movies played
- Gruffalo
- The Gruffalo’s Child
- Room on the broom
- Zog
Book
- A Squash and a Squeeze
- Gruffalo
- Room on the broom
- Zog
- Stickman
- Super deep
- What the ladybug heard
