Cecelia Ahern facts for kids
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Cecelia Ahern
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Ahern in 2018
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| Born | 30 September 1981 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Education | Griffith College, Dublin |
| Period | 2002–present |
| Genre | Romance Young adult |
| Notable works | PS, I Love You Where Rainbows End If You Could See Me Now |
| Spouse |
David Keoghan
(m. 2010) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | Bertie Ahern (father) Miriam Ahern (mother) |
Cecelia Ahern (born 30 September 1981) is a famous Irish writer. She is known for her popular books like PS, I Love You and Where Rainbows End. Cecelia was born in Dublin, Ireland. Her books are now sold in almost 50 countries around the world. She has sold over 25 million copies of her novels!
Two of her books have even been made into big movies. Also, her collection of short stories called Roar became a TV series for Apple TV+. Cecelia and her books have won many awards, including the Irish Book Award. She has written several novels and short stories. She also helped create and produce the TV comedy Samantha Who?.
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About Cecelia Ahern
Cecelia Ahern is the daughter of Bertie Ahern. He was once the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland. Her older sister, Georgina Ahern, is married to Nicky Byrne. He is a member of the Irish pop group Westlife.
Early Life and Education
In 2000, Cecelia was part of an Irish pop group called Shimma. They finished third in the Irish competition for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Before she became a writer, Cecelia studied journalism and media communications. She went to Griffith College Dublin. She left a higher degree course to focus on her writing.
Family Life
Cecelia Ahern married David Keoghan in 2010. They have three children together. They live in Malahide, which is in North County Dublin.
Cecelia's Writing Career
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Cecelia wrote her first novel, PS, I Love You, when she was only 21 years old in 2002. It was published in 2004. This book became a number one bestseller in Ireland, the United Kingdom, the U.S., Germany, and the Netherlands. It has been sold in over 40 countries!
Popular Books and Film Adaptations
PS, I Love You was made into a movie in 2007. It starred Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler.
Her second book was Where Rainbows End. In the U.S., it was called Love, Rosie. This book also became a number one bestseller in Ireland and the UK. It won the Corine Literature Prize in Germany in 2005. This book was also made into a movie called Love, Rosie in 2014. It starred Lily Collins and Sam Claflin.
Other Works
Cecelia has also written short stories for charity books. These include Irish Girls are Back in Town and Ladies' Night.
She was also a co-creator and producer for the ABC comedy show Samantha Who?. This show starred Christina Applegate.
In 2016, Cecelia released Flawed. This was her first book written for young adults, like you! She also released another book called Lyrebird that same year.
Awards and Achievements
Cecelia Ahern has received many awards for her writing.
- She was nominated for Best Newcomer in 2004/5 for her first novel, PS, I Love You.
- She won the 2005 Irish Post Award for Literature.
- She also won a 2005 Corine Literature Prize for Where Rainbows End. German readers voted for this award.
- In 2007, Cosmopolitan US gave her a Fun Fearless Fiction Award for If You Could See Me Now.
- Irish Tatler named her Writer of the Year in 2009.
- She was voted Author of the Year at the UK Glamour Women of the Year Awards in 2008.
Film Adaptations of Her Books
- P.S. I Love You (2007)
- Love, Rosie (2014)
See also
In Spanish: Cecelia Ahern para niños
