Cindy Jefferies facts for kids
Cindy Jefferies (born in 1951) is a popular children's writer from the UK. She has written many books, with sixteen currently available. She is most famous for her series called Fame School. These books are about a group of kids who are learning to sing, play music, and dance. They are working hard to become successful in the music world.
Her Fame School series became very popular. It has been translated into 15 different languages around the world. Cindy Jefferies also writes for charity projects. One example is Lines in the Sand (published in 2003). This book helped raise money for UNICEF to support children in Iraq.
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About Cindy Jefferies
Cindy Jefferies was born in 1951 in Cirencester, a town in Gloucestershire, England. She lived in Scotland for a few years. Later, she moved back to Gloucestershire. She still lives there today and continues to write exciting stories for young readers.
Her First Books
Cindy Jefferies' first book was called Sebastian's Quest. It was a fantasy story. The idea for the book came from the ancient stone circle at Avebury in Wiltshire. This book was published in 2000. It was released by Barry Cunningham, who also helped discover the famous author J. K. Rowling.
Sports and School Stories
Cindy Jefferies has also worked with her son, Sebastian Goffe. Together, they wrote the "Stadium School" series. This series has four books. They follow the adventures of a young, hopeful football player named Roddy Jones. Roddy gets a special chance to attend a football school.
The "Stadium School" series was chosen by the National Literacy Trust in 2009. This was part of their "Reading the Game" program. The program helps encourage children to read more.
Being Part of the Writing World
Cindy Jefferies is a member of several important groups for writers. These include The Society of Authors and the Federation of Children's Book Groups. She is also a lifelong member of the Friends of the Cheltenham Festival of Literature. These groups help support authors and promote reading.
