Writer Profiles

Jen Gibbs

// Author & Writer

JEN GIBBS‘ first book SHE: A Journey of Faith, Hope and Love with Women of the Bible was published in 2016. SHE was awarded Best Non-Fiction at Australasia’s Omega Writers’ 2018 CALEB Awards. Her collection of three children’s picture books was launched in November 2017 with the endorsement of Joy Cowley. The Whimsy Primsy Collection was shortlisted for Australasia’s  2018 Caleb Prize for Best Children’s Literature. In 2018 Jen edited and project managed the production of a children’s book for her local school, Baboons On Balloons. In 2019 and 2020 she had two short stories published in Australian anthologies and in 2021 her short story “Life: A Duology” was shortlisted for the NZSA Canterbury Heritage Award. Jen studied English Literature at Massey University where she graduated with honours and as a Massey Scholar. Jen Gibbs’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jengibbsauthor/

Website: www.jengibbs.com
Photo: Jen Gibbs

    SHE: A Journey of Faith, Hope and Love with Women of the Bible

    SHE: A Journey of Faith, Hope and Love with Women of the Bible. WINNER: Best Non-Fiction at Australasia’s CALEB Awards. This book discusses God’s heart for women through the themes of Faith, Hope and Love by considering examples of women from the Bible: it considers their place and time and what it can impart to us here and now. It poses questions like how we reconcile our faith with our suffering, why hope is even included in the “top three countdown”, and what extravagant love really looks like. Jen also shares her own journey with these women, through these themes and points her readers to their true value and worth in God.

    Website: www.jengibbs.com
    Writer: Jen Gibbs

      Whimsy Primsy: Runs Her Race (Book One)

      WHIMSY PRIMSY: Runs Her Race (Book One). Shortlisted: Best Children’s Literature at Australasia’s CALEB Awards. Join Whimsy Primsy as she runs her race. But will she ever find her lane? Kiwi author, Jen Gibbs introduces us to Primsy, a whimsical girl who begins to run her race but takes a few detours. This is a book that inspires readers to be themselves, not looking to the right or left. Endorsed by Joy Cowley, “Whimsy Primsy is every child who needs a little reassurance. These delightful books are real and empowering.”

      Website: www.jengibbs.com
      Writer: Jen Gibbs

        Whimsy Primsy: Sad To Glad (Book Two)

        WHIMSY PRIMSY: Sad To Glad (Book Two). Shortlisted: Best Children’s Literature at Australasia’s CALEB Awards. Whimsy Primsy is a little sad. How will she get through it? As Whimsy Primsy’s friends join her one by one Primsy is encouraged that things will get better. This is a book that gently instills hope and shows the power of friendship. Another gorgeous Primsy story from Kiwi author, Jen Gibbs. Endorsed by Joy Cowley, “Whimsy Primsy is every child who needs a little reassurance. These delightful books are real and empowering.”

        Website: www.jengibbs.com
        Writer: Jen Gibbs

          Whimsy Primsy: Love You More (Book Three)

          WHIMSY PRIMSY: Love You More (Book Three). Shortlisted: Best Children’s Literature at Australasia’s CALEB Awards. Whimsy Primsy goes head to head with her dad. Who loves whom the most? A conversation between Primsy and her dad reveals, in ways that are both funny and profound, the depth of their love for each other. A heart warming story that adults and children alike will love to read and re-read by Kiwi author Jen Gibbs. Endorsed by Joy Cowley, “Whimsy Primsy is every child who needs a little reassurance. These delightful books are real and empowering.”

          Website: www.jengibbs.com
          Writer: Jen Gibbs

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