Anna Perera facts for kids

Anna Perera is a talented British writer. She is known for her exciting novels, especially those for young readers. Her stories often explore important topics and take readers on interesting journeys.

About Anna Perera

Anna Perera was born in London, England. Her father was from Sri Lanka, and her mother was from Ireland. Before becoming a full-time writer, Anna taught English at schools in London. She also worked with teenagers who had trouble in school. Later, she earned a special degree in Writing For Children from Winchester University. Today, she lives in London and has an adult son.

How Her Books Come to Life

In 2006, Anna went to a concert that supported a charity called Reprieve.org. At this event, she learned about children who were held in a place called Guantánamo Bay. This information deeply moved her. It became the main idea for her well-known novel, Guantanamo Boy.

Guantanamo Boy has been translated into many different languages. It was also nominated for several awards, including the Costa Children's Book Award. This shows how popular and important the book is to readers around the world.

Anna's more recent novel, The Glass Collector, tells another powerful story. It follows a 15-year-old boy named Aaron. The book shows his life in the busy slums of Cairo, Egypt, in modern times.

Books by Anna Perera

Anna Perera has written several engaging books. Here are some of her published works:

• Skew Whiff (2001) ISBN: 978-01-9915-9673
• Lolly Woe (2001) ISBN: 978-01-99193-806
• The Night the Lights Went Out (2006) ISBN: 978-18-7051-6778
• Guantanamo Boy (2009) ISBN: 978-84-666-4465-5
• The Glass Collector (2011) ISBN: 978-08-0752-9485
• Antarctic Adventures ISBN: 978-01-9919-6449

Personal Life

Anna Perera was married to David Knopfler. They have a son together. The couple divorced in 2010.

See also

In Spanish: Anna Perera para niños