Naomi Rich was born in London, and still lives in the city. As a child Naomi read compulsively, and the local library was one of her favourite places. She went on to study English at Cambridge, and then became a teacher. Naomi has wide-ranging interests, including baroque music and medieval church architecture.
Alis is Naomi’s first book, and was published by Andersen Press in September 2007. It was shortlisted for the 2005 Faber/Waterstone’s WOW Factor Competition and the shortlist for the Sheffield Children’s Book Award. It is currently on the shortlist for the Glen Dimplex New Writer's Award
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Awards & Reviews
Out of Shadows
by Jason Wallace
'Excellent. [Out of Shadows is] the latest lacerating addition to the boarding-school-as-living-hell genre ... read on if you have the courage. The author attended a similar establishment at the age of 12, and gives every indication of knowing exactly what he is writing about.'
Independent
Elmer's Special Day
by David McKee
'The first Elmer book seemed like a great and original one-off, McKee's extraordinary imagination and colourful art have between them maintained originality and delight over all these years: amazing.' Chris Brown, School Librarian
