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Joanne Harris
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1964
Joanne Michèle Sylvie Harris is a British author, best known for her 1999 novel Chocolat, which was adapted into a film of the same name. Born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, of a French mother and a British father, she was a teacher of French for 15 years and had published three novels during this period before the surprise success of Chocolat enabled her to write full time. Since then she has written over 30 books in a number of genres, including fantasy, psychological thriller, novellas, short stories and non-fiction. Harris' books often feature themes of women's empowerment, folklore, motherhood, community, outsiders and outcasts, and food.
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About Joanne Harris
Birth
1964
First book
1992
Years writing
34
Joanne Michèle Sylvie Harris is a British author, best known for her 1999 novel Chocolat, which was adapted into a film of the same name. Born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, of a French mother and a British father, she was a teacher of French for 15 years and had published three novels during this period before the surprise success of Chocolat enabled her to write full time. Since then she has written over 30 books in a number of genres, including fantasy, psychological thriller, novellas, short stories and non-fiction. Harris' books often feature themes of women's empowerment, folklore, motherhood, community, outsiders and outcasts, and food.
Joanne Harris was born in 1964 in Barnsley and holds both British and French cultural heritage.
Before dedicating herself fully to literature, she worked as a university lecturer and teacher.
Her most iconic work, Chocolat, has captivated readers worldwide with its unique atmosphere.
The author has published over two hundred works throughout her prolific literary career.
Her novels frequently explore profound themes such as the relationship between mothers and daughters and life in France.
