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Fleur Beale
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Fleur Beale is the author of many award-winning books for children and young adults — she has published more than 40 books in New Zealand, as well as in the United States and England. A former high school teacher, Fleur was inspired to write her acclaimed novel I Am Not Esther when one of her students was beaten and expelled from his family for going against their religious beliefs. Fleur is a leading advocate for New Zealand authors, and home-grown literature for children and young adults.

Awards & recognition

Storylines Notable Young Adult Fiction Award

Awarded  •  2015  •  Storylines Notable Young Adult Fiction Award for I Am Rebecca

Quotes

'I think it’s the best young adult novel I’ve ever read.'

<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> <strong>John McIntyre</strong>,&nbsp;<em>Nine to Noon</em> (NZ) review of <em>Being Magdalene</em></p>

'One of the most consistently accomplished and versatile writers for teenagers in the country.'

<p>New Zealand <em>Listener</em></p>

'Fleur Beale is one of my favourite Kiwi YA authors. So any time she puts out a new book, I know it will be a worthwhile read, with a relatable teenage protagonist.'

<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> <strong>Sarah Forster</strong>,&nbsp;<em>Booksellers NZ</em></p>

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Writing I Am Rebecca

Prolific YA author Fleur Beale takes us through her creative process.