Miriam Halahmy is a prolific writer who has written novels, short stories and poetry for children, teens and adults. Her books include The Emergency Zoo, Behind Closed Doors, Hidden and Always Here for You. She is twice-nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Miriam has worked with refugees in schools and in workshops in collaboration with PEN and the Medical Foundation for the Victims of Torture, and frequently visits schools, colleges, universities and literary festivals both virtually and in person, in the UK and abroad.