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Jenny Robertson has authored around 40 books over wide-ranging subjects including poetry, Bible stories, mental health issues, historical fiction, Scottish-focussed material, and Poland.
Her current books are Wojtek War Hero Bear (9-12), From the Volga to the Clyde (Second World War, Poland, Holocaust-related, 15+), and literary biography From Corsets to Communism (covers Polish 20th century history from 1884-1954). She's currently seeking a publisher for MG novel set in Eastern Poland in 1920.
Jenny can give talks in Polish and English, lead writing workshops or mentor. She speaks at schools and other events and has given readings in prisons. Her own experience of schizophrenia in the family give her an insight into mental health needs and the needs of carers. (Photo credit: Euan Stewart)
Local authorities will visit
Aberdeen City; East Lothian; Edinburgh City; Glasgow City; Midlothian; Stirling; West Lothian
Adult learners; Care-experienced people; English as an additional language (EAL); People experiencing mental health problems; Prisoners & young offenders; Young people in the community (e.g. Youth clubs, Guides, Scouts)
Topics of work
Adventure; Biography & memoir; Editing & editing your own work; Emigration & immigration; Family; Historical fiction; History; Publishing & getting published; Religion & beliefs; Travel writing; Wars & conflicts; World War 1; World War 2
