Jacqueline Wilson, creator of Tracy Beaker, Hetty Feather and The Illustrated Mum, is a multi-award-winning author and consistent favourite with both readers and critics. A former Children's Laureate, Jacqueline is as famous for her marathon signing sessions for her dedicated fans as she is for her distinctive chunky silver jewellery. She was born in Bath in 1945 and has lived most of her life in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey. She has one daughter and a much-loved pet cat called Jacob.