June Considine facts for kids

June Considine is a popular Irish writer. She writes exciting books for children and adults. She also uses a special writing name, called a pen name, which is Laura Elliot.

Meet June Considine: An Irish Author

June Considine was born June Bolger. She grew up in a place called Finglas in Dublin, Ireland. She loves to tell stories, and she writes them for both young people and grown-ups.

Her Writing Journey

June Considine writes books using her own name. She also uses her pen name, Laura Elliot. She has written many different kinds of stories. Some are single books, while others are part of a series. She has also written short stories.

Her stories have appeared in collections of writings called anthologies. You might have even heard her work on the radio! Besides writing her own books, June also worked as an editor and a journalist. She even helped other people write their stories as a "ghost writer." This means she wrote for them without getting public credit.

Awards and Home

June Considine's amazing writing has been recognized. Her work was chosen as a finalist for the Hennessy Literary Award. It was also a finalist for the Bisto awards. Being a finalist means her books were among the best chosen.

Today, June Considine lives in Malahide, a lovely town in County Dublin.