Christie Watson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Christie Watson
Watson in 2022
Nationality	British
Alma mater	University of East Anglia
Occupation	Writer
Notable work	Tiny Sunbirds Far Away (2011) The Language of Kindness: A Nurse's Story (2018
Awards	Costa First Novel Award

Christie Watson is a famous British writer and a professor. She teaches about medicine and stories at the University of East Anglia. Before she became a writer, she worked as a nurse for more than 20 years.

She has written six books that people really enjoy. Her first novel, Tiny Sunbirds Far Away (published in 2011), won a special award called the Costa First Novel Award. Her first true story book, The Language of Kindness (published in 2018), was a number-one bestseller. This means lots of people bought it! Christie's books have been translated into 23 different languages. Some of her stories have even been turned into plays for the theatre. Her newest book, Moral Injuries, is now being made into a TV show.

Becoming a Writer

Christie Watson worked as a nurse for a long time. She helped people at big hospitals like Great Ormond Street Hospital and St Mary's Hospital in London.

She loved writing, so she won a special scholarship. This helped her study creative writing at the University of East Anglia. She finished her studies there in 2009.

Her first novel, Tiny Sunbirds Far Away, was a big success. It won the Costa First Novel Award in 2011. This award is given to the best first novel by a writer in the UK.

Her second novel, Where Women Are Kings (published in 2014), was also very popular. It was translated into many languages around the world.

In 2018, Christie shared her experiences as a nurse in a book called The Language of Kindness: A Nurse's Story. This book was so popular that BBC Radio 4 read parts of it on their show Book of the Week. It stayed on The Sunday Times Top-Ten Bestseller list for over five months! Many newspapers and magazines, like The Guardian and The Times, chose it as one of the best books of 2018.

Christie has also written two more true story books: The Courage to Care and Quilt on Fire. Both of these books also received great reviews from readers and critics.

Her latest novel, Moral Injuries, came out in 2024. It has received good reviews and is being made into a television series.

Sharing Her Stories

Christie Watson lives in London, England. She often writes for big newspapers like The Guardian and The New York Times. She also appears on many radio and TV shows. You might have seen her on BBC News or heard her on BBC Radio 4.

She gives speeches all over the UK. She has spoken at important events like the Royal College of Nursing Conference and TedX.

Christie also attends many book festivals. She shares her ideas and talks about her books at places like Hay and Edinburgh.

Awards and Recognition

Christie Watson has received several awards and honors for her work:

Christie Watson is also a patron of the Royal College of Nursing Foundation. This means she helps support their important work.