Tag Archives: children in care

All the Good Things – Clare Fisher: Q&A

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

Clare Fisher was born in Tooting, south London in 1987. After accidentally getting obsessed with writing fiction when she should have been studying for a BA in History at the University of Oxford, Clare completed an MA in Creative and … Continue reading →

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Alex Wheatle and the Depiction of Care-Experienced Characters

Posted on September 22, 2015 by

Some years ago I discovered a wonderful book, The Seven Sisters (2002) by Alex Wheatle about four friends in a children’s home who escape to a forest with devastating consequences. Alex has kindly agreed to take part by answering some questions … Continue reading →

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