Slate has a very cool article: Who Is Jacqueline Wilson? – And should Americans read her?. Wilson is an incredible success in Britain, topping the bestseller list, shortlisted for many children’s book awards, and immensely popular with her target demographic preteen and teenage girls. But in the U.S., she is not nearly as popular.
As for me, this article has inspired me to seek out a book by Wilson and give her a try. I’ll just add it onto my ever-growing to-be-read list.