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Jean Little was born in Taiwan to parents who were both doctors. They were working for the United Church Of Canada as missionaries. She has lived in Canada since she was seven. Despite limited vision, she attended regular school and graduated in 1955 from the University Of Toronto with an honours degree in English. Jean taught handicapped children until 1962, when her first book Mine for Keeps was published. Since then, she has had 31 books published, including novels, picture books, autobiography, poetry and short stories. Her books have been translated into ten languages and have won many awards. Two of Jean Little's more recent books are ''Orphan at My Door: The Home Child Diary of Victoria Cope'' and ''Brothers Far from Home: The World War I Diary of Eliza Bates'' for the popular historical fiction series, Dear Canada . Both books were very well-received. Currently, Jean lives in Guelph, Ontario , with her sister, great-niece and great-nephew. They have two dogs, two cats, a dwarf rabbit and two African Grey parrots. Jean is an adjunct professor at the University Of Guelph where she has taught children's literature. She has four honorary degrees and is a member of the Order Of Canada . EXTERNAL LINKS
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