Hilary McKay
, b. 1959
Hilary McKay is a British writer. She was born in Boston, Lincolnshire, where she grew-up surrounded by readers and books (her favourite authors were: Joan Aiken, J.R.R. Tolkien, Ursula le Guin, Beatrix Potter). McKay studied Zoology and Botany at the St. Andrew’s University (she loves natural history), however, she was always keen to pursue English literature and Fine Arts. After following other professions (e.g., a chemist, a teacher), she decided to write books. The most popular now are the “Tilly”, “Charlie”, and “Lulu” series, “Paradise House” books, and many others to be found here [link: https://www.hilarymckay.co.uk/books]. “The Skylarks’ War” is her most popular book so far. As McKay asserts: “I am always working on a new book, there has never been a gap” [source: interview (accessed: June 14, 2021)].
Source:
The Author's Website (accessed: June 14, 2021),
Scoopthemag.co.uk interview (accessed: June 14, 2021).
Bio prepared by Anna Mik, University of Warsaw, anna.m.mik@gmail.com
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