About Paulette Bourgeois
PAULETTE BOURGEOIS is best known for creating Franklin the Turtle, who appears in picture books illustrated by Brenda Clark. The books have sold more than 64 million copies and have been translated into 38 languages. An animated television series, merchandise, DVDs and full-feature movies are based on the character. She is also the author of award-winning books for children including Oma’s Quilt, which was developed as a short film by the NFB, and more than two dozen non-fiction science books. Paulette is a member of the Order of Canada.