Little, Jean Authors Biography People and Society

Jean Little was born in Tawain of Canadian parents. She moved to Canada as a young child and went to school here first attending a special school because of her extremely weak eyes, and then later attending regular public schools. She eventually became a teacher and an author of children's books. Her first book was about a ten-year-old girl who suffers from cerebral palsy. She has also written books about a child with ADHD, the baby of a family, and a blind girl. She has a gift for writing from a child's perspective with honesty and humour. Her work shines with joy, pain, and compassion.

• Jean Little - A profile of the author, as well as summaries of her work.
• Jean Little's Visit - A student reports on the author\'s visit to her school.
• Southampton College Press Release: Southampton College Honors Jean Remmel Little as 'Distinguished Citizen' - Recognition for her "volunteer administrative and fundraising accomplishments little, jean for authors Southampton Hospital."
• The Green & White - The School newspaper of Saint Vincent\\'s Elementary School\\'s special Jean Little edition. Features some of Jean Little\\'s writing and student projects based upon a study of Jean Little.
• About.com: Spotlight on Jean Little - A brief look at the author\\'s life and comments on some of her books, particularly the reviewers 2 favorites,

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