Judi Curtin facts for kids

Judi Curtin (born c 1960s) is an Irish children's writer and novelist based in Limerick.

Biography

Judi Curtin was born in Kenton, London to Irish parents who were originally from County Kerry. When she was eight her family moved to Douglas, County Cork. She graduated with a degree in English and German from University College Cork. After completing her degree, Curtin trained as a primary school teacher in St Patrick's College, Drumcondra. She worked as a teacher for fifteen years. Curtin has lived in Cork, Dublin, Portlaoise and London but she is currently living in Limerick with her husband, cat and three children. Curtin moved to Limerick in 1987. She began writing novels in 1999, and her first novel was published in 2003. She has since written for children beginning 2005. In 2017 Curtin won the Irish Book Award for Stand By Me.