Jacqueline Wilson Celebrates Recognition as a Gay Icon

Jacqueline Wilson Celebrates Her Iconic Status

Dame Jacqueline Wilson is thrilled to be hailed as a 'gay icon' following her coming out just four years ago. The renowned British children's author, celebrated for her nostalgically impactful books like The Story of Tracy Beaker, opened up in a recent interview about her long-term relationship with her partner, Trish Beswick. In 2020, Wilson shared that she has been in a loving relationship with Trish for nearly 20 years, describing the response she received as 'old news' for those who knew her.

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As part of her ongoing evolution as a writer, Jacqueline Wilson is now poised to release her first adult novel, 'Think Again', exploring themes of love and personal discovery. The novel's main character mirrors Wilson's life experiences with significant relationship changes after divorce. Although Wilson admits that writing LGBT themes has become more accepted in recent years, she highlights that her stories are still rooted in imaginative storytelling.

• Jacqueline Wilson's Literary Journey
• 2020: Coming out and embracing LGBTQ+
• Think Again to release on September 12
• Over 100 books published
• Recipient of DBE for literary contributions

The accolades and recognition Wilson has received speak volumes about her influence within both children's literature and the LGBTQ+ community. As sentiments of nostalgia for the 90s and 00s resurface, her literary legacy continues to foster discussions about identity and representation.