Deirdre Sullivan facts for kids

Deirdre Sullivan is an Irish writer and poet. She is well-known for her books written especially for children and young adults. Her stories often win awards and are loved by readers.

About Deirdre Sullivan

Deirdre Sullivan was born in Galway, a city in Ireland. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a teacher. She taught children who have autism, which is a different way of thinking and seeing the world. Today, Deirdre lives in Ranelagh, a part of Dublin.

How She Started Writing

Deirdre always had a passion for stories. She took a special class in creative writing. Her teacher was Siobhán Parkinson, who is also a famous writer. This class helped Deirdre develop her writing skills. In fact, her teacher liked her work so much that she asked Deirdre to write her very first book!

Her Amazing Books and Awards

Deirdre Sullivan has written many popular books. Several of her books have been nominated for important awards. One of her most famous books is Tangleweed and Brine. This book won the 28th CBI Book of the Year Awards. It was a special win because she worked with illustrator Karen Vaughan on it.

In 2020, her young adult novel called Savage Her Reply was chosen for a big international list. It was one of only 41 books picked for the 2024 USBBY Outstanding International Books List. This means it's considered one of the best books for young people from around the world.

Deirdre also writes short stories. In 2021, her story Little Lives won 'Short Story of the Year' at the Irish Book Awards. This shows how talented she is at writing both long novels and shorter tales.

Beyond Books: Plays

Besides writing books, Deirdre has also written for the stage. Her first play was called Wake. It was performed for the first time in Galway in February 2019. This shows that her creative talents go beyond just writing stories for books.