Jean Menzies author page

Jean Menzies biography

Jean Menzies is a British author and academic known for her work in children’s and young adult literature, as well as her research in ancient history. She holds a PhD in Classics and Ancient History from the University of Roehampton. Menzies has contributed to the popularisation of classical mythology for younger audiences through both fiction and non-fiction.

Her debut children’s book, Greek Myths, was published by DK in 2020. The book retells a selection of stories from ancient Greek mythology, aiming to make them accessible to younger readers. Menzies has also written Greek Myths: Meet the Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of Ancient Greece, published by DK in 2020, which presents illustrated retellings of well-known myths.

In addition to her writing, Menzies has experience in public engagement and education, particularly in the field of Classics. She has delivered talks and workshops on ancient history and mythology for schools and wider audiences. Menzies is also known for her work as a podcast host, focusing on topics related to ancient history and literature.

Her book Greek Myths was published by DK in 2020.