Sarah Lean facts for kids
Sarah Lean is a talented English author who writes amazing books for children. She is especially famous for her book A Dog Called Homeless, which won a special award called the Schneider Family Book Award in 2013.
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Sarah Lean's Journey to Writing
Growing Up and Early Jobs
Sarah Lean was born in a lovely place called Wells, in Somerset, England. Before she went to university, she had many different jobs. She worked as a page-planner, which means she helped design newspaper pages. She was also a stencil-maker and a gardener.
Education and Becoming an Author
Sarah went to the University of Winchester. She studied English and earned a top degree. At first, she wanted to become a primary school teacher. But soon, she went back to university to study writing even more. She got a special degree called an MA in Creative and Critical Writing. This helped her become the wonderful writer she is today!
Her First Book and Awards
In 2012, Sarah Lean published her very first book, A Dog Called Homeless. This book was a big success! It sold more than 15,000 copies. The next year, in 2013, it won the Schneider Family Book Award for books written for middle school students. This award is very special because it celebrates books that show the experiences of people with disabilities.
In 2014, Sarah was chosen as a special author for World Book Day. This is a day when people celebrate books and reading all over the United Kingdom and Ireland. People have described her books as "inspiring," "compelling," and "touching." This means her stories make readers feel good, think deeply, and connect with the characters.
