Sita Brahmachari
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| Born | March 13, 1966 Derby, England |
| Education | Bristol University, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Notable awards | Waterstones Children's Book Prize (2011) |
Sita Brahmachari (born March 13, 1966 in Derby, England) is a British author known for her work in children's and young adult literature. Her novels often explore themes of identity, family, and social issues. Among many other awards and industry recognition, she has had five nominations for the Carnegie Medal. She lives in North London with her husband and three children.
Early life
Brahmachari was born in Derby on March 13, 1966, the second of four children. She is of English and Indian heritage. She was schooled in East Yorkshire, Cumbria, and Shropshire. After completing her A-levels, Brahmachari moved to Paris, where she attended Le Cours Florent Drama College. Upon returning to England, she studied English Literature at Bristol University (1985-88) and later completed a Master of Arts in arts education from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Career
In 1991, Brahmachari took a role in community theatre at The Royal Court Young People’s Theatre, mentoring local youngsters to develop their writing. She went on to create education programmes for other theatre companies, including Talawa (the UK's first black theatre company), Tamasha, and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Brahmachari's debut novel, Artichoke Hearts, which was later published as Mira in the Present Tense, was published by Macmillan in 2011. It won the 2011 Waterstones Children's Book Prize.[1]
The following year, Brahmachari took on the position of Writer-in-Residence at the Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants. The same year, she became Patron of Reading at Fortismere School.[2]
In 2015, Brahmachari became the writer-in-residence with Book Trust.[3][4]
In September 2021, Brahmachari became a fellow[5] of the Royal Literary Fund tutoring post-graduate students at The Courtauld Institute of Art, then, a year later, was invited onto the editorial board of Writer's Mosaic. In January 2023, she became an Associate Lecturer at Goldsmiths University, teaching in the university's Creative Writing and Education master's programme.[6]
Brahmachari states that "work in communities and with young people has always been central to [her] research and storytelling".[7] This has been facilitated via her additional work within education and the community, including her role as a human rights ambassador for Amnesty International.
Awards and recognitions
In 2018, Tender Earth was on the IBBY honour list for writing. In 2019, Where the River Runs Gold was selected as the Waterstone's Children’s Book of the Month. In 2020, When Secrets Set Sail was selected as a Blackwell’s Children’s Book of the Month. In 2021, When Shadows Fall was named one of the best children's books of the year by The Guardian,[8] The Times,[9] and Five Books.[10]
| Year | Title | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Artichoke Hearts | Waterstones Children's Books Prize | Winner | [11] |
| 2012 | Artichoke Hearts | Redbridge Children's Book Award | Winner | [12] |
| 2012 | Artichoke Hearts | Romantic Novel of the Year for Young Adult | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Artichoke Hearts | Carnegie Medal | Nominee | |
| 2013 | Jasmine Skies | Carnegie Medal | Longlist | |
| 2016 | Red Leaves | Carnegie Medal | Nominee | [13] |
| 2018 | Tender Earth | Little Rebels Award | Shortlist | [14] |
| 2018 | Worry Angels | Jhalak Prize | Longlist | [15] |
| 2023 | When Shadows Fall | Carnegie Medal | Shortlist | [16] |
Publications
Novels
Standalone books
- Kite Spirit. Macmillan Publishers. 2013. ISBN 9780330517928.
- Red Leaves. Macmillan Publishers. 2014. ISBN 9781447262985.
- Tender Earth. Macmillan Publishers. 2017. ISBN 9781509812509.
- Where the River Runs Gold. Hachette Australia. 2019. ISBN 9781510105416.
- When Secrets Set Sail. Hachette Book Group. 2020. ISBN 9781510105430.
- Swallow's Kiss. Illustrated by Jane Ray. Pop Up Projects CIC. 2021. ISBN 9781838323509.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - When Shadows Fall. Illustrated by Natalie Sirett. Little Tiger. 2022. ISBN 9781788953160.
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Mira Levin series
- Artichoke Hearts. Macmillan Publishers. 2011. ISBN 9780330517911.[17][18][19]
Novellas
- Brace Mouth False Teeth. Barrington Stoke. 2014. ISBN 9781781124000.
- Car Wash Wish. Barrington Stoke. 2016. ISBN 9781781125236.
- Worry Angels. Illustrated by Jane Ray. Barrington Stoke. 2017. ISBN 9781781126950.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - Corey's Rock. Illustrated by Jane Ray. Otter-Barry Books. 2018. ISBN 9781910959978.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)[22] - Zebra Crossing Soul Song. Barrington Stoke. 2018. ISBN 9781781126967.
- The River Whale. Orion Children's Books. 2021. ISBN 9781510109148.
Plays
- Landon-Smith, Kristine (2013). The Arrival. Methuen Drama. ISBN 9781472535009. Based on the original illustrated novel by Shaun Tan.
Contributions
- Re-Imagine India-UK Cultural Relations in the 21st Century (Bloomsbury 2014)
- I'll Be Home for Christmas (Little Tiger 2016)
- Here I Stand (Walker Books 2016)
- A Country of Refuge (Unbound 2016)
- A Country to Call Home (Unbound 2018)
- Diverse Shorts (The English and Media Centre 2018)
- One Snowy Night. Illustrated by Alison Edgson. Little Tiger. 2019. ISBN 9781788950039.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - The Book of Hopes (Bloomsbury Children's Books 2020)
- Iridescent Adolescent (The English and Media Centre 2020)
- Letters From Lockdown (Hodder & Stoughtonhttps://littletiger.co.uk/ 2021)
- Poems for Schools (Magma Poetry 2023)
References
- ↑ Pauli, Michelle (2011-02-10). "Tribute to 'totally funky grandma' wins Waterstone's children's book prize". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "Sita Brahmachari Visit". Fortismere School. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Writer in Residence Sita Brahmachari". Book Trust. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "Booktrust's New Writer in Residence Announced". The Guardian. 2015-02-17. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "Sita Brahmachari - Novelist, Short-story writer, Playwright". rlf.org.uk. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "MA Creative Writing and Education". Goldsmiths, University of London. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "About Me". Sita Brahmachari. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Williams, Imogen Russell (2021-12-06). "The best children's and YA books of 2021". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Jones, Nicolette; O’Connell, Alex (2023-09-15). "42 best books for children 2021". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "Best Books for Teens of 2021 - Five Books Expert Recommendations". Five Books. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Stanley, Kelli (2011-02-11). "Awards: Colby Winner; Waterstone's Children's Book; Sami Rohr". Shelf Awareness. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ↑ "Redbridge - Redbridge Children's Book Awards". London Borough of Redbridge. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "Nominations published for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Medals 2016". The Yoto Carnegies. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "Previous Shortlists & Winners". The Little Rebels Children’s Book Award. 2016-12-12. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "2018". Jhalak Prize. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Shaffi, Sarah (2023-03-17). "Carnegie medal for writing announces all-female shortlist". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "Mira in the Present Tense (Artichoke Hearts)". Booklist. 2013-09-01. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "Mira in the Present Tense". Kirkus Reviews. 2013-06-25. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Salvadore, Maria B. (2013-10-01). "Mira in the Present Tense". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "Jasmine Skies". Booklist. 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Salvadore, Maria B. "Jasmine Skies". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ "Corey's Rock". Kirkus Reviews. 2019-04-09. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
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