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Elizabeth Kay

Elizabeth Kay

Elizabeth Kay, born July 9, 1949 in London, is an English writer. She is the author of The Divide trilogy, a series of children's fantasy novels.

She went to art school and in her mid-twenties started writing radio plays, which were broadcast on BBC Radio 4. She also wrote stories which were published in newspapers and magazines and broadcast on Capital Radio in London.

Kay has an MA (Distinction) in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University, and has taught both Creative Writing and Art for a number of years. She has illustrated several books and produced nearly all the artwork for her own website. An avid wildlife enthusiast, she has travelled extensively to places as diverse as the Ivory Coast, Borneo, Iceland and India.

The Divide, her first book for children, was published in 2003. She was a keynote speaker at Accio 2005, the Harry Potter conference, and spoke at a children's book conference in Ukraine in 2007. She has appeared at other literary events, including the Cheltenham and Edinburgh festivals. She has two grown-up daughters.

What genre does Elizabeth Kay write?

She is best known for children's fantasy fiction, notably the Divide trilogy. She has also written radio plays and short stories.

What is the Divide trilogy and what order should I read it in?

The Divide is a trilogy of children's fantasy novels. Read it in publication order, beginning with The Divide (the first book published in 2003), then the subsequent books in the trilogy.

Where is a good place to start if I want to read her work?

Begin with The Divide, her first children's novel, then continue through the rest of the Divide trilogy.

Has Elizabeth Kay worked in other formats besides novels?

Yes. She wrote radio plays broadcast on BBC Radio 4, short stories for newspapers and radio, and has illustrated books. She has also taught creative writing and art and holds an MA (Distinction) in Creative Writing.

Has she made notable public appearances or given talks?

Yes. She has been a keynote speaker at events such as the Accio Harry Potter conference and has spoken at international children's book conferences and major literary festivals including Cheltenham and Edinburgh. No major literary awards are listed in the available information.

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