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Marita Conlon-McKenna
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1956
Marita Conlon-McKenna is an Irish author of children's books and adult fiction. She is best known for her Famine-era historical children's book Under the Hawthorn Tree, the first book of the Children of the Famine trilogy, which was published in 1990 and achieved immediate success. Praised for its child-accessible yet honest depiction of the Great Famine, Under the Hawthorn Tree has been translated into over a dozen languages and is taught in classrooms worldwide. Conlon-McKenna went on to be a prolific writer and has published over 20 books for both young readers and adults. Her debut adult novel Magdalen was published in 1999.
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Birth
1956
Death
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First book
1990
Years writing
36
Marita Conlon-McKenna was born in Dublin and is a prominent voice in Irish children's literature.
Her most acclaimed work, Under the Hawthorn Tree, has captivated readers of all ages.
With a prolific career, she has published a total of 57 books.
Her writing focuses primarily on children's fiction, exploring themes deeply rooted in Irish culture.
In addition to her historical novels, she is known for endearing titles such as Little star.