FANNY JOLY


French author (1954)

Biography:

Fanny Joly got her start as writer and designer. She was born in a large family (she has six brothers and another sister, the actress Sylvie Joly) and now she is married and has two children. In 1984 she published her first book for young readers and up to now, she has published a hundred albums, children's first time books and novels for young adults. She has been awarded several times.
Fanny Joly's works are all funny and optimistic. Her characters and plots are one of the greatest pleasures of young readers of all ages.

Fanny Joly, author of illustrated books:

Mr. Fine, porcupine, illustrated by Râemi Saillard, Chronicle Books, 1997.
Quien tiene miedo a la arana?, Ed. Facil de Leer, 1995.
Les Frisettes de Melle Henriette, illustrated by Mireille d'Allancé, Hachette, 1990.
Le réveillon de la Praline, illustrated by Catherine Reisser, Hachette, 1991. The Therons were going to their grandparent's house when their car broke down. The father decides to go in search for help, and the others, terrified by the darkness and coldness of the night, go after him. On their way, they meet a gang of theives, but thanks to Praline, all ends up well.
Un bébé quelle drôle d'idée, illustrated by Roser Capdevila, Hachette, 1991.
L'école des bébés, illustrated by Roser Capdevila, Hachette, 1991. Awarded with Prix des Incorruptibles 1992
Double Martin contre Poison Rose, illustrated by Michel Riu, Rageot, 1991.
Ouistiti pleure et rit, illustrated by Paulhac, Rouge et Or, 1991.
Les Patâcolors j'adore, illustrated by C. and D. Millet, Bayard, 1991.
La télé toquée, illustrated by Maurice Rosy, Bayard, 1991. Leon is mad for television. His godfather decides to turn him into an active participant of TV instead of remaining just like passive audience
La grande méchante Lou, illustrated by Christophe Besse, Casterman, 1992.
L'affaire Poupoune, Bordas, 1992.
Jérôme et la fantôme, illustrated by Armelle Boy, Nathan, 1992.
Maman fait semblant, illustrated by Noisette, Hachette, 1992.
J'apprends à lire avec les petits singes, illustrated by Jean-Noël Rochut, Larousse, 1992.
Alerte Bébé attaque, illustrated by Roser Capdevila, Hachette, 1993.
Tonton Roberto, illustrated by Thierry Christmann, Rageot, 1993
La Charabiole, J'aime Lire, Bayard Poche, Prix Martinon, 1993.
La princesse parfaite, illustrated by Claude Lapointe, Bayard, 1993.
Matou fait les 400 coups, illustrated by Christophe Besse, Nathan, 1993.
Dédé télécommandé, illustrated by Napo, Nathan, 1993.
Vite vite, illustrated by Nathalie Louis-Lucas, Casterman, 1993.
Jennifer l'enfer, Bayard, 1994.
Ernest le poète, illustrated by Christophe Besse, Hachette, 1994.
La farce des oies, illustrated by Michel Guiré-Vaka, Bayard, 1994.
Rodrigue Porképic, illustrated by Rémi Saillard, Rouge et Or, 1994. Rodrigue is unhappy because he has no friends. He tries unsuccesfully not to sting and one day he meets a porcupine!.
Bébé elève ses couches, illustrated by Roser Capdevila, Hachette, 1994.
Fous de foot, illustrated by Christophe Besse, Castermann, 1995.
L'affaire Poupoune, illustrated by Serge Bloch,Pocket, 1995.
Drôle de Cadeau, illustrated by Roser Capdevila, Bayard, 1996.
Jennifer l'enfer, illustrated by François Avril, Bayard, 1996.
Matou fait les 400 coups, illustrated byChristophe Besse, Collection Cadou, Hachette, 1996.
Baby-sitter, l'horreur, illustrated by François Avril, Bayard, 1997.
Alerte aux Chouquettes, illustrated by Christophe Besse, Collection Huit et Plus, Casterman, 1997.
Prix des enfants de Montmorillon, 1998.
Juliette Mangemiette, illustrated by Guillaume Decaux, Nathan, 1997.
Qu'est-ce qui fait craquer la praline ?, illustrated by Jean-François Martin, Livre de Poche Jeunesse, Hachette, 1997.
Dédé télecommandé, illustrated by Jean Christophe Thibert, Collection Première Lune, Nathan, 1997.
Les frisettes de Mademoiselle Henriette, illustrated by Antonin Louchard, Hachette, 1997.
Titou peur de tout, illustrated by Gérard Franquin, Flammarion, 1998. Suitable fro children over 4. Titou hates siesta and he wakes up to fight monsters...
Quel cadeau pour le Père Noël ?, illustrated by Martin Jarrie, Nathan, 1998.
L'école des chevaliers, illustrated by Serge Bloch, Nathan, 1998.
La ruse de Cunégonde, illustrated by Jean-Pierre Gibrat, Bayard, 1998. Suitable for children over 6. Middle Ages, the story of a six-year-old girl.
Les cadeaux du Père Lëno, illustrated by François Daniel, Bayard, 1998.
Hamsterreur, illustrated by Jean-Michel Nicollet, Bayard, 1998. Suitable fro children over 6. Dimitri wants to have a pet.
Rodrigue Porképic se marie, illustrated by Rémi Saillard, Nathan, 1999.
Le loup Gary, illustarted by Fabrice Turrier, Nathan, 1999.
Si on jouait ?, Livre de Poche Jeunesse, Hachette, 1999.
Ne m'appelez plus jamais Grochouchou, illustarted by Christophe Besse, Collection Huit et Plus, Casterman, 1999. Awarded with Prix "Graines de lecteurs", 1999.
Qui a piqué les contrôles de français ?, written with Nicolas de Hiershing, Casterman, 1999.
La Grande méchante nounou, illustrated by Christophe Besse, Casterman, 2000. Suitable fro children over 8. Etienne and manon's mother decides to go back to work. A nanny comes...
Cynthia, le rock et moi, Hachette, 1999. Suitable for children over 13. Personal diary of Ben, a 16-year-old teenager, whose mother is divorced. He wants to play in a group of rock'n'roll.
Le joyeux Noël de Gudule et bébé, illustrated by Roser Capdevilla, Hahcette, 2000.
Drôles d'oiseaux, hôtel Bordemer, illustrated by Christophe Besse, Hachette, 2000.
Bébé et les bébêtes, illustrated by Roser Capdevila, Hachette, 2000.
Gudule garde bébé, illustrated by Roser Capdevila, Hachette, 2000.
L'épicerie en folie, Kid Pocket, 2000.

Forthcoming:

Fast-food, c'est fou, illustrated by François Avril, Collection Délires, Je bouquine, Bayard Poche.
Tante Charlotte, le choc, illustrated by François Avril, Collection Délires, Je Bouquine, Bayard Poche.
Marion, quel feuilleton !, illustrated by Catel, 15 chapters in Je Bouquine from Septembre 2000 to Decembre 2001.
Le grand méchant fou, illustrated by Christophe Besse, Romans 8 et plus, septembre 2001.
Qui a piqué le courrier de la colo ?, written with Nicolas de Hiershing, septembre 2001.
Vive la gym, illustrated by Christophe Besse, Bibliothèque Rose, Série Hotel Bordemer, Hachette, février 2001.
Le fantôme de la chambre 13, illustrated by Christophe Besse, Bibliothèque Rose, Série Hotel Bordemer, Hachette, mai 2001.
Gare à la star, illustrated by Christophe Besse, Bibliothèque Rose, Série Hotel Bordemer, Hachette, septembre 2001.
Le Jour de Charlotte, illustrated by Pef, Hatier, 1997.
Qui a peur de la souris ?, illustrated by Jean-Noël Rochut, Kid Pocket 2001.
Chaud, la neige !, série Drôle d'Ecole, Kid Pocket, février 2001.