Tom Palmer (author)

Tom Palmer is a British author of children's books.

Tom Palmer
Born1966/1967 (age 54–55)[1]
Leeds
NationalityBritish
OccupationAuthor
Websitetompalmer.co.uk

Palmer was born in Leeds.[2] He cites football articles for getting him interested in reading as a child.[3] He was encouraged to read by his mother, who died in 1992 at the age of 54. He graduated from university and worked in libraries and book shops before becoming a published author.[2] He published his first book in 2002.[1] In 2018, Palmer wrote a new book for the Roy of the Rovers series.[4] In 2019, he received the Ruth Rendell Award.[5] In 2020, he published his 50th book.[6]

In 2021, Palmer's book After the War was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal.[7]

Palmer currently lives in Halifax.[2][1] He is a supporter of Leeds United F.C. and has written a book titled If You're Proud to be a Leeds Fan.[8]

Select bibliography

Palmer has written books on various topics, including football and history.[9]

  • Over the Line (2014)
  • Armistice Runner (2018)
  • D-Day Dog (2019)
  • After the War (2020)[10][11]
  • Arctic Star (2021)[12]

Football Academy
  • Teamwork (prequel)
  • Reading the Game
  • The Real Thing
  • Striking Out
  • Captain Fantastic
  • Free Kick

References
  1. Laversuch, Chloe (5 September 2017). "Top children's author opens up about how his mum helped him discover a love of books". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 5 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Why this Yorkshire author decided to write children's books". Living North. March 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Bestselling children's author, Tom Palmer visits Grasmere School - cumbriacrack.com". Cumbria Crack. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "How has Roy of the Rovers stayed relevant 67 years on?". BBC Sport. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  5. "Palmer scoops Ruth Rendell Award for 'outstanding' literacy work". The Bookseller. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  6. Shaw, Martin (21 September 2020). "Children's author Tom Palmer signs copies on new book in socially-distanced meet-and-greet". Halifax Courier. Retrieved 11 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "The Carnegie Medal 2021 longlist is in". The Independent. 18 February 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  8. "Football writers on tour". BBC. Retrieved 5 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. Hubbard, Jessica (28 April 2021). "WW1 and WW2 author inspires Preston pupils and 'future authors' in long-awaited visit". Lancashire Evening Post. Retrieved 5 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. "'It was like coming from hell to heaven' - new book tells the story of the 'Windermere Boys' for children". The Westmorland Gazette. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  11. Bearn, Emily (29 November 2020). "The best children's books of 2020". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  12. Writers, Young. "Tom Palmer talks about his ground-breaking plans for the Euros 2021 championships and his new book Arctic Star". Young Writers. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
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