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# Julia Donaldson

(1948)   Writer

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Julia Donaldson is a writer.

## Quick Facts About Julia Donaldson

Born September 16, 1948

Profession Writer

## About Julia Donaldson

English children's writer... \| Dame Julia Catherine Donaldson is a British writer and playwright, and the 2011–2013 Children's Laureate. She is best known for her popular rhyming stories for children, especially those illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which include The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Stick Man. She originally wrote

##  Quotes by Julia Donaldson

> [I opened a book and in I strode. Now nobody can find me. I've left my chair, my house, my road, My…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/julia-donaldson/i-opened-a-book-and-in-i-strode-now-nobody-can-find-me-i-ve-left-my/)

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