Patricia Craig (writer) facts for kids

Patricia Craig, born in the 1940s, is a talented writer, editor of collections (called an anthologist), and a literary critic. This means she writes about books and authors. She is from Northern Ireland and lives in Antrim, County Antrim.

About Patricia Craig's Life

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

Her Writing Career

In the late 1960s, Patricia Craig worked as an art teacher. She taught at Notre Dame Convent School in London. But she really wanted to become a writer. Since then, she has written many books about her own life. She has also edited several collections of writings. She writes articles for newspapers too.

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

When she moved back to Northern Ireland, she began writing books about Irish topics. One of her first books was about the writer Brian Moore. A critic named Seamus Deane said it was a "crisp and intelligent account" of Brian Moore's life. Perhaps her most popular book is her memoir, Asking for Trouble (1987). This book tells the story of her school days. It even shares how she was expelled from school.

Awards and Recognition

Patricia Craig was an Honorary Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast. This means she was recognized for her knowledge and contributions. She was also chosen to be on the Board of the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry. This center helps promote poetry and writing.