AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS
AWARDS
AWARD WINNER
Children's Book Council of Australia, CRICHTON AWARD 2009;
Nomination:
Nominated for FAMILY THERAPISTS AWARD 2009
AWARDED
Children's Choice - Top Six Picture Books for 2008
Dunedin Public Library District [one of New Zealand’s biggest] has listed “Mending Lucille” as one of the 6 top picture books as voted by its child readers! To be picked out by the children themselves is a great honour!
Top Ten Children's/YA Books for 2008, This week's edition of New Zealand Listener, December 20-26 2008 Vol 216 No 3580, has rated “Mending Lucille” as one of the Top 10 children’s and young adults books for 2008 [full text of the review available online on 3rd January 2009]. This is amazing and totally blow away news in what has been an amazing year! http://www.listener.co.nz/culture/books/breaking-barriers/
Recommended book:
- New South Wales PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE RECOMMENDED BOOKSLIST 2009
- The Australian Centre for Grief Education, Monash University Medical Centre recommended book for biblio-therapy.
- Recommended book for counselling children in relation to grief, loss and death - "9am with David and Kim" (Channel 10) where Dr John Irvine talks about explaining death to children. Mending Lucille is one of his recommended books.
"Mending Lucille" at Holistic Page
Hardcover
http://www.holisticpage.com.au/MendingLucille_JenniferPoulter|9780734410337
Paperback
http://www.holisticpage.com.au/MendingLucille_JenniferPoulter|9780733625220
Suncorp Children's Book Award
"Gelai Supreme" by J.R.Poulter, illustrated by M.Johnson, was publishedby Era Publications. The manuscript of this book gained equal second in the Suncorp Children's Literary Award.
CBC NOTABLE BOOK AWARD
"The Girl Who Married a Fly", in which J.R.Poulter's "The Stray" appeared, is a Children's Book Council of Australia CBC NOTABLE BOOK AWARD winner.
COMMENDATIONS
for J.R. the writer
“Not long ago, I had the privilege of reviewing one of Jennifer's books for children. I enjoyed doing so very much. It was a story book, but it was really a book about grief, and how a child can deal with life's apparently inevitable pains. At times it moved me to tears. It was a simple, powerful, evocative, book, beautifully written and almost inevitably therapeutic. I therefore have no hesitation in recommending Jennifer as a children's author, and also as a warm, intelligent and caring human being.” February 1, 2010
Gordon Coates, MD & Ed, Wanterfall eBooks, Sydney (Australia) was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“"To receive an award for writing a children's book is a great achievement in itself, but for the book to be chosen by the children themselves is an incredible accolade. Jennifer has achieved all this with her stunningly written and illustrated book Mending Lucille, which has helped many traumatised and grief stricken children on their own road to recovery".” January 13, 2010
Angela Burman, [UK] Artist/Designer/Author/Illustrator of child/family therapist resource Whisper The Listening Bear™, Angela Burman was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer, as I review some of your work, it is obvious to me how gifted you are in your creativity and passion for healing. This is just a special 'Thank You' for doing what you do! It takes someone with a warm heart and a passion to warm others to write with the intent to touch lives! You do that! Jaymes” December 30, 2010
Jaymes Ian Woode, Author, Author, Freelance Writer, Therapist in Mental Health
“JR is a fantastic creator of children's literature, and is able to see the advantages in technology and novel forms of distribution. She has an extensive network of resources and people she works with, and has a knack for bringing the best out of the people she engages with. Creative, a great personality, and a hard working. Definitely someone I will work with again.” November 13, 2009
Marcus Riedner, [Canada] Project Manager, Shared Books Ltd was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“J.R. is a writer whose words are such a delight to illustrate. They provide such a visual feast, that it's easy to figure out how to represent them as illustrations.” October 12, 2009
Ronald Chironna, [USA] Freelance Illustrator, Illustrations by Ronald Chironna worked directly with J.R. at Sharing Books
“J.R. Poulter is a wonderful and lucrative writer. I've done illustrations for many of her poems and always enjoy working with her. She is very enthusiastic, energetic and always thinking on topics for great ideas and writing. I always look forward to collaborating on projects with her!” October 12, 2009
Joy Steuerwald, [USA] Freelance Artist, self employeed was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer Poulter is a clever writer and a wonderful person. If you have the privilege of working with her, you have found a jewel. " Angel Domínguez” October 11, 2009
Angel Dominguez Gazpio, [Spain] Ilustrador, ANGEL DOMINGUEZ managed J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer comes up with great tales, stories, poems and more that entertain and have a deep and meaningful moral embedded inside, an excellent writer.” October 11, 2009
Alex Slack, [UK] designer, illustrator, animator, doodler, alex slack illustration was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“J.R.Poulter is a great writer, she can write short or long poems but every time she manages to touch your feelings, it's also a professionalist that works with you and leaves you the liberty to be creative.” October 11, 2009
Monica Rondino, [Italy] Freelance Ilustrator,graphic designer,comics artist, Freelance Illustrator worked directly with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“JR Poulter and family heard of my samples I offered at http://www.reddingverse.8m.com and wrote a story that I illustrated. Pleasure dealing with her and family and would not hesitate from doing so again.” October 10, 2009
Scott Redding, [Canada] Warehouse, DHL worked directly with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer was a wonderful and imaginative collaborator. She demands the best of herself and is passionate about helping others succeed.” October 10, 2009
Rick Lieder, [USA] Illustrator / Photographer, Dreampool Studio was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer is an absolute dream to work with and a pleasure to know. She's a lovely person and a very talented writer... as all her followers will confirm!” October 10, 2009
Helga Mcleod, [South Africa] Partner, Execweb Concepts was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer was fantastic to work with. She is a very talented writer. Her poems are fun and imaginative! She also was very helpful in the conceptualization of my illustrations for her poems. Very professional. It would be a privilege to work with her again!” August 24, 2009
Loni Edwards, [USA] Owner, Loni Edwards Illustration was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
Commendation for J.R. as an educator and writer
“Jennifer is a highly gifted educationalist with exception skills in writing and communications. Honest at all times with a high level of personal and professional integrity. Jennifer's ability to create beautifully written and insightful narratives for both adults and children audience is a real gift. She is a quality colleague, work mate and team player who is highly creative with proven abilities and skill sets many can only aspire to. Jennifer certainly 'value adds' to any work environment, team or project she is involved. Her work ethic is 'second to none'.” October 5, 2009
David Miller, [Australia] Educator - assessment and curriculum, Queensland Studies Authority worked directly with J.R. at Queensland Studies Authority where Jennifer was formerly a Senior Education Officer/Assessment Package Writer & Editor
Commendation for J.R. as a writer/poet and creator of educational resources
“"J.R. was an awesome collaborator on a teacher resource project. She was open to my visual perceptions of her poetry, allowing me, the illustrator, to be creative and to select my own art style and design in the execution of our project. J.R.'s input and attention to detail was an invaluable professional tool and I feel very privileged to have worked with her. I would be honored to work with her again."” October 16, 2009
Laurette Luff, [USA] Owner - Designer | Illustrator, Laurel Leaf Designs worked directly with J.R. at Freelance Writer, Editor and Artist
“Jennifer … has published over 100 resources … under the banner of her innovative Poster Poem/MiniBook Project in collaboration with wonderful illustrators from all over the globe. The poster-poems have been downloaded and used by teachers, librarians, parents and others around the world. In addition to being a prolific creator, Jennifer is a very effective connector who has developed friends around the world.” March 22, 2010
Pierre Lapointe, [Canada] Owner, President & CEO, MacLap Holdings inc worked with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer was fantastic to work with. She is a very talented writer. Her poems are fun and imaginative! She also was very helpful in the conceptualization of my illustrations for her poems. Very professional. It would be a privilege to work with her again!” September 10, 2009
Loni Edwards, Artist, Owner, Freelance, Loni Edwards Illustration was with another company when working with J.R. at self employed
for J.R. the LITERARY POET, working with students from High School and College
“Jenny was one of the first poets I met and learned from when I was beginning to write. She has continued to write successfully in a range of genres, and has the humility to be always learning something new about this business of writing, and to be enlarged by it. Thank You, J.R.” November 2, 2010
Ross Clark, [Australia] writer, teacher, performer, Self Employed worked directly with J.R. at self employed
“J.R. is a wonderful multi-talented author, editor, poet, artist, performer and I could probably go on and on. I first came across her book Mending Lucille - a beautiful, sensitive book, as a reviewer, and later discovered her poetry, posters, and reviews and have since been impressed at the range and depth of her work - everything she does is done well. She's a wonderful author, speaker and someone I'm pleased to recommend.” June 21, 2010
Magdalena Ball, [Australia/USA] Editor in Chief, The Compulsive Reader worked with J.R. at self employed
“I have selected a number of poems by J.R. Poulter for Divan and appreciate her support of the journal and the quality of her work.” January 6, 2010
Top qualities: On Time, Creative
Earl Livings, [Australia] hired J.R. as a Writer/Editor in 2003, and hired J.R. more than once
“Not long ago, I had the privilege of reviewing one of Jennifer's books for children. I enjoyed doing so very much. It was a story book, but it was really a book about grief, and how a child can deal with life's apparently inevitable pains. At times it moved me to tears. It was a simple, powerful, evocative, book, beautifully written and almost inevitably therapeutic. I therefore have no hesitation in recommending Jennifer as a children's author, and also as a warm, intelligent and caring human being.” February 1, 2010
Gordon Coates, MD & Ed, Wanterfall eBooks, Sydney (Australia) was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“"To receive an award for writing a children's book is a great achievement in itself, but for the book to be chosen by the children themselves is an incredible accolade. Jennifer has achieved all this with her stunningly written and illustrated book Mending Lucille, which has helped many traumatised and grief stricken children on their own road to recovery".” January 13, 2010
Angela Burman, [UK] Artist/Designer/Author/Illustrator of child/family therapist resource Whisper The Listening Bear™, Angela Burman was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer, as I review some of your work, it is obvious to me how gifted you are in your creativity and passion for healing. This is just a special 'Thank You' for doing what you do! It takes someone with a warm heart and a passion to warm others to write with the intent to touch lives! You do that! Jaymes” December 30, 2010
Jaymes Ian Woode, Author, Author, Freelance Writer, Therapist in Mental Health
“JR is a fantastic creator of children's literature, and is able to see the advantages in technology and novel forms of distribution. She has an extensive network of resources and people she works with, and has a knack for bringing the best out of the people she engages with. Creative, a great personality, and a hard working. Definitely someone I will work with again.” November 13, 2009
Marcus Riedner, [Canada] Project Manager, Shared Books Ltd was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“J.R. is a writer whose words are such a delight to illustrate. They provide such a visual feast, that it's easy to figure out how to represent them as illustrations.” October 12, 2009
Ronald Chironna, [USA] Freelance Illustrator, Illustrations by Ronald Chironna worked directly with J.R. at Sharing Books
“J.R. Poulter is a wonderful and lucrative writer. I've done illustrations for many of her poems and always enjoy working with her. She is very enthusiastic, energetic and always thinking on topics for great ideas and writing. I always look forward to collaborating on projects with her!” October 12, 2009
Joy Steuerwald, [USA] Freelance Artist, self employeed was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer Poulter is a clever writer and a wonderful person. If you have the privilege of working with her, you have found a jewel. " Angel Domínguez” October 11, 2009
Angel Dominguez Gazpio, [Spain] Ilustrador, ANGEL DOMINGUEZ managed J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer comes up with great tales, stories, poems and more that entertain and have a deep and meaningful moral embedded inside, an excellent writer.” October 11, 2009
Alex Slack, [UK] designer, illustrator, animator, doodler, alex slack illustration was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“J.R.Poulter is a great writer, she can write short or long poems but every time she manages to touch your feelings, it's also a professionalist that works with you and leaves you the liberty to be creative.” October 11, 2009
Monica Rondino, [Italy] Freelance Ilustrator,graphic designer,comics artist, Freelance Illustrator worked directly with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“JR Poulter and family heard of my samples I offered at http://www.reddingverse.8m.com and wrote a story that I illustrated. Pleasure dealing with her and family and would not hesitate from doing so again.” October 10, 2009
Scott Redding, [Canada] Warehouse, DHL worked directly with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer was a wonderful and imaginative collaborator. She demands the best of herself and is passionate about helping others succeed.” October 10, 2009
Rick Lieder, [USA] Illustrator / Photographer, Dreampool Studio was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer is an absolute dream to work with and a pleasure to know. She's a lovely person and a very talented writer... as all her followers will confirm!” October 10, 2009
Helga Mcleod, [South Africa] Partner, Execweb Concepts was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer was fantastic to work with. She is a very talented writer. Her poems are fun and imaginative! She also was very helpful in the conceptualization of my illustrations for her poems. Very professional. It would be a privilege to work with her again!” August 24, 2009
Loni Edwards, [USA] Owner, Loni Edwards Illustration was with another company when working with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
Commendation for J.R. as an educator and writer
“Jennifer is a highly gifted educationalist with exception skills in writing and communications. Honest at all times with a high level of personal and professional integrity. Jennifer's ability to create beautifully written and insightful narratives for both adults and children audience is a real gift. She is a quality colleague, work mate and team player who is highly creative with proven abilities and skill sets many can only aspire to. Jennifer certainly 'value adds' to any work environment, team or project she is involved. Her work ethic is 'second to none'.” October 5, 2009
David Miller, [Australia] Educator - assessment and curriculum, Queensland Studies Authority worked directly with J.R. at Queensland Studies Authority where Jennifer was formerly a Senior Education Officer/Assessment Package Writer & Editor
Commendation for J.R. as a writer/poet and creator of educational resources
“"J.R. was an awesome collaborator on a teacher resource project. She was open to my visual perceptions of her poetry, allowing me, the illustrator, to be creative and to select my own art style and design in the execution of our project. J.R.'s input and attention to detail was an invaluable professional tool and I feel very privileged to have worked with her. I would be honored to work with her again."” October 16, 2009
Laurette Luff, [USA] Owner - Designer | Illustrator, Laurel Leaf Designs worked directly with J.R. at Freelance Writer, Editor and Artist
“Jennifer … has published over 100 resources … under the banner of her innovative Poster Poem/MiniBook Project in collaboration with wonderful illustrators from all over the globe. The poster-poems have been downloaded and used by teachers, librarians, parents and others around the world. In addition to being a prolific creator, Jennifer is a very effective connector who has developed friends around the world.” March 22, 2010
Pierre Lapointe, [Canada] Owner, President & CEO, MacLap Holdings inc worked with J.R. at Freelance writer, artist
“Jennifer was fantastic to work with. She is a very talented writer. Her poems are fun and imaginative! She also was very helpful in the conceptualization of my illustrations for her poems. Very professional. It would be a privilege to work with her again!” September 10, 2009
Loni Edwards, Artist, Owner, Freelance, Loni Edwards Illustration was with another company when working with J.R. at self employed
for J.R. the LITERARY POET, working with students from High School and College
“Jenny was one of the first poets I met and learned from when I was beginning to write. She has continued to write successfully in a range of genres, and has the humility to be always learning something new about this business of writing, and to be enlarged by it. Thank You, J.R.” November 2, 2010
Ross Clark, [Australia] writer, teacher, performer, Self Employed worked directly with J.R. at self employed
“J.R. is a wonderful multi-talented author, editor, poet, artist, performer and I could probably go on and on. I first came across her book Mending Lucille - a beautiful, sensitive book, as a reviewer, and later discovered her poetry, posters, and reviews and have since been impressed at the range and depth of her work - everything she does is done well. She's a wonderful author, speaker and someone I'm pleased to recommend.” June 21, 2010
Magdalena Ball, [Australia/USA] Editor in Chief, The Compulsive Reader worked with J.R. at self employed
“I have selected a number of poems by J.R. Poulter for Divan and appreciate her support of the journal and the quality of her work.” January 6, 2010
Top qualities: On Time, Creative
Earl Livings, [Australia] hired J.R. as a Writer/Editor in 2003, and hired J.R. more than once