Jen Breach
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Jen Breach | |
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| Born | Australia |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Genre | Children's literature, Non-fiction, Graphic novels |
| Notable works | Clem Hetherington and the Ironwood Race, Solstice: Around the World on the Longest, Shortest Day, Riley Reynolds series |
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Jen Breach is an Australian-born children's author and writer, known for their work in both fiction and non-fiction for young readers. Their writing often explores themes of social justice, inclusion, and empathy.
Early life and education
[edit]Breach was born and raised in rural Australia. They pursued higher education in archaeology and English literature at the University of Melbourne, followed by a Master of Information Management and Systems at Monash University. Later, they earned an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.[1]
Career
[edit]Breach has authored over thirty books for children, encompassing topics from global food politics to LGBTQ+ families and animal sanctuaries. Notable works include:
- Clem Hetherington and the Ironwood Race – a graphic novel adventure about a young archaeologist and their robot brother.[2]
- Solstice: Around the World on the Longest, Shortest Day – exploring global traditions related to solstices.
- Riley Reynolds series – featuring one of the first nonbinary main characters in chapter books for the age group.[1]
In addition to writing, Breach has contributed essays and reviews to publications such as The Big Issue and The Age. They have also served as a mentor for organizations like Girls Write Now and the Association of Writers and Writing Programs.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Identifying as queer and nonbinary, Breach's personal experiences inform much of their writing. They currently reside in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
Selected bibliography
[edit]- Clem Hetherington and the Ironwood Race (2018)
- Solstice: Around the World on the Longest, Shortest Day (2023)
- Daring Women of D-Day: Bold Spies of World War II (2023)
- Something's Amiss at the Zoo (2016)
- Riley Reynolds series (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Jen Breach - Vermont College of Fine Arts". Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Jen Breach - What On Earth? Books". 20 March 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Jen Breach - Hachette Australia". Retrieved 1 June 2025.