List Of Writers

ROBINSON, CATHERINE

3 Norton Villas, Gilfach Road, Penmaenmawr, LL34 6HU
Fax: 01492 818182
Email: catherine@catherinerobinson.co.uk
Website: www.catherinerobinson.co.uk

Author of children’s books (pre–school to teenage). Born in Devon 1959, Catherine read Music and German at London University then joined BBC London working in Central Music Library. She has has several radio scripts accepted and broadcast by BBC External Services. Catherine moved to North Wales in 1985. Her first book Lizzie Oliver (Macdonald) was published 1987. She combines writing with some private music teaching and as many school/library visits as can be arranged! Writer–in-Residence at the Llandudno October Festival since 1996.

Selected Publications:
Lizzie Oliver (Macdonald, 1987)
Lizzie’s Luck (Macdonald, 1989)
Mog & Bumble (Simon & Schuster, 1991)
Alphabet Cousins (Bodley Head, 1991)
Seven Weeks Last Summer (Bodley Head, 1992)
Missy (Bodley Head, 1993)
Leaving Mrs Ellis (Bodley Head, 1994)
Patch (Hamilton & Co, 1998)
Hullaballoony (Macdonald Young Books, 1999)
Tin Grin (Scholastic, 2000)
Celia (Scholastic, 2001)
Pigface (Young Corgi, 2002)
Mr Perfect (Scholastic, 2003)
Soul Sisters (Scholastic, 2005)
Fat Chance (Scholastic, 2007)


Eligible Writers on Tour subjects offered:
1. General author visits, i.e. showing my books, readings from one/several, general discussion, question and answer session
2. Exploring writing processes with reference to one particular book (popular with teachers Prior to Year 6 SATS)
3. General or specific creative writing workshop with children/adults

AGE RANGE: Primary (Year 3 upwards)/ secondary schools/adults.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Can drive, but non car owner.