- Born
- Birth nameJoanne Michèle Sylvie Harris
- Joanne Harris was born on July 3, 1964 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, UK. She is a writer, known for Chocolat (2000), Selected Shorts (2018) and The Worlds of Fantasy (2008). She has been married to Kevin since August 24, 1988. They have one child.
- SpouseKevin(August 24, 1988 - present) (1 child)
- Her mother was French: this explains why most of her books are set in France.
- She taught French for twelve years at a boys' grammar school before becoming a full-time author.
- She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to Literature. She is an author.
- She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to Literature. She is an author.
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