Jordan H. Bartlett is an award-winning New Zealand-born Canadian author specializing in children's literature and young adult fiction. She is best known for "The Frean Chronicles," a series crafted to provide young readers with strong female protagonists in a world where traditional gender norms are reversed. Her work reflects her childhood desire to find relatable heroines in literature, a gap she sought to fill through her writing.
Bartlett holds degrees in Psychology, English, and a Master's of Science in Speech and Language Pathology. During her English studies, she focused on children's literature and the historical representation of women in fiction. This academic background informs her writing, which blends fairy-tale elements with nuanced, flawed female characters. Her stories aim to subvert fantasy tropes while maintaining the whimsy of classic tales, challenging gendered expectations for young readers.
Based in Banff, Alberta, Bartlett balances her writing career with her work as a speech-language pathologist and certified yoga instructor. Her passion for empowering young audiences through literature continues to drive her creative endeavors.