Laura Whitworth

Laura Whitworth is an established author who writes contemporary fiction and non-fiction books for both adults and young adults. Born in Australia, Whitworth has lived in Sweden, the United States and England, and her diverse life experience has informed her writing. Her books are often described as daringly honest, captivating and authentic.

Whitworth has been published since 1996, when she released her first book, an autobiography titled My Life, Me and All That. Since her debut, Whitworth has released over 15 books, including five contemporary fiction novels and four non-fiction books. Her latest release, Under the Cat's Eye, has been a critical success and is set to become a movie in 2021.

In her fiction, Whitworth often explores themes of identity and self-discovery. Her career began with My Life, Me and All That, an honest and often raw narrative that follows the life of a young girl as she comes to terms with her identity. Other books such as How Pearls are Made follow similar threads and focus on issues such as family, relationships and identity.

In addition to this, Whitworth has also produced a number of non-fiction books, again focusing on identity and the power of personal stories. She is particularly well known for Freedom to Tell, a non-fiction book which attempts to challenge existing taboos and stigmas relating to mental health. Through beautifully crafted stories of personal journeys, Freedom to Tell is designed to provide hope and courage to anyone who has ever felt silenced or ostracised due to their mental health experiences.

Whitworth is widely admired for her ability to create characters that feel genuinely real and authentic, as well as for her thoughtful and honest depiction of cultural issues. In addition to being a talented writer, she is also an experienced campaigner and actively uses her work to highlight important social issues. She has spoken in a range of media outlets and universities on topics such as gender, identity and mental health.

Whitworth's work has been celebrated internationally and has won several coveted awards, including the Premio Letterario Internazionale Dall’Acqua award for My Life, Me and All That and the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for How Pearls are Made. She is currently working on a new project which promises to be an even bigger success than her previous books.

Laura Whitworth is an excellent example of an author who has managed to produce both thought-provoking and entertaining books over the course of her career. Her work stands out for its bravery and candour, as well as its insightful and unflinching examinations of difficult and uncomfortable topics. If you’re interested in reading something both enjoyable and thought-provoking, Whitworth’s books are definitely worth checking out.