Joan Lingard
Joan Lingard was a Scottish author born in Edinburgh who grew up in Belfast.
She wrote for both adults and children, with her Kevin and Sadie series being her most famous work, selling over one million copies.
Lingard received several awards for her writing, including the West German "Buxtehuder Bulle" for Across the Barricades.
Her novels often explored themes of conflict and cultural differences, drawing from her experiences in Northern Ireland.
Lingard was awarded an MBE in 1998 for her contributions to children's literature.
She lived in Edinburgh with her Canadian husband and had three daughters and five grandchildren.
