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Paulette Bourgeois, CM (born July 20, 1951) is a Canadian writer best known for creating Franklin the Turtle, the character who appears in picture books illustrated by Toronto native Brenda Clark. The books have sold more than 60 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 38 languages.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Bourgeois graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 1974. She was a psychiatric occupational therapist for three years before deciding to focus on her writing.
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PAULETTE BOURGEOIS is best known for creating Franklin the Turtle, the character who appears in the bestselling picture books illustrated by Brenda Clark. The series has been translated into thirty-eight languages and adapted into an animated television series, merchandise and feature-length films.
Paulette Bourgeois has 291 books on Goodreads with 60583 ratings. Paulette Bourgeois’s most popular book is Franklin Goes to School.
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Biography. In 1983, Toronto journalist Paulette Bourgeois decided to write a children’s book. All she needed was an idea. That idea came one night as she was watching an episode of the television series M*A*S*H. The character of Hawkeye Pierce refused to enter a cave because he was claustrophobic.
A collection of children's books featuring Franklin, a young turtle who learns and grows with his friends and family. Browse the ratings, reviews, and editions of 84 books in the series by Paulette Bourgeois.
Jan 21, 2019 · Listen to Paulette Bourgeois, the author of Franklin the Turtle and other children's books, share her three most formative books and insights on family, values, and ADHD. She also reveals her new book idea and her love for horror fiction.
