Jo's first work was published in 2004, and she has continued writing for teenagers and young people. She has been a regular at OLA literary events in recent years, including the 2012 Festival of Reading.Looking at the Stars tells the story of Amina, a thirteen-year-old girl, and her family, who live in a country dominated by a tyrannical ruler. To keep her own spirits up, as well as those of the people around her, Amina starts to tell stories: stories of imagination, hope, and the stars. It is published by Bodley Head, an imprint of Random House, and is suitable for readers aged 11 up. Copies (autographed, of course) are available for loan from the Ratcliffe Library.
Read more on Jo's blog.
