Patricia Craig (writer) facts for kids

Patricia Craig is a writer, editor of collections (called anthologies), and a literary critic from Northern Ireland. She was born in the 1940s and lives in Antrim.

About Patricia Craig

Patricia Craig was born in Belfast. Her parents were Nora and Andy Craig. She went to St Dominic's Grammar School for Girls. Later, she studied art at the Belfast School of Art and the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London. She earned a special diploma in Art & Design. In 1999, she moved back to Northern Ireland. She is married to Jeffrey Morgan, an artist from Wales.

Her Writing Career

In the late 1960s, Patricia Craig worked as an art teacher at Notre Dame Convent School in London. However, she really wanted to become a writer. Since then, she has written books about her own life (called memoirs), edited many collections of writings, and written articles for newspapers.

While living in London, she started working with Mary Cadogan. Together, they edited several books about children's literature. Their first book, You’re a Brick, Angela!, became a very well-known book.

When she returned to Northern Ireland, she began writing books that focused on Irish topics. One of her early books was a biography about the novelist Brian Moore. A critic named Seamus Deane said it was a "crisp and intelligent" story about the writer.

Perhaps her most popular book is her memoir Asking for Trouble, published in 1987. This book shares details about her time at school, including when she was expelled.

Recognitions and Awards

Patricia Craig was an Honorary Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast. She was also appointed to the Board of the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry, which is a special place for poets and poetry.