Paul Geraghty
- January 4, 2024
- Children's Author
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Paul Geraghty |
| Occupation | Children's Author |
| Date Of Birth | May 3, 1959(1959-05-03) |
| Age | 65 |
| Birthplace | Durban |
| Country | South Africa |
| Birth City | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Paul Geraghty Biography
| Name | Paul Geraghty |
| Birthday | May 3 |
| Birth Year | 1959 |
| Place Of Birth | Durban |
| Home Town | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Birth Country | South Africa |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Paul Geraghty is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on May 3, 1959 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. South African author and illustrator of children’s and Teen fiction. His debut novel Pig was awarded the Young Africa Award.
The author along with He and Kevin Henkes both became known as children’s authors. both were recognized as authors for children.
Geraghty’s picture books typically centre on wildlife/environmental themes, either treated in a highly realistic manner, rich in detail, or irreverently stylised, usually illustrated in watercolour. Translated into over 20 languages internationally, his work has won various awards, including the Children’s Book Award for Solo in 1996.
His master read Fine Arts and English at Natal University, South Africa and holds a Higher Diploma in Education. After teaching for two years in Cape Town he took a copywriter’s job in advertising. There he met John Bush, who would later go on to collaborate with him on three picture books. Since 1986 he has lived in London, UK.
His birthplace was in Durban, South Africa and later relocated to England.
Paul Geraghty Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Children's Author |
| House | Living in own house. |
Paul Geraghty is one of the richest Children's Author from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Geraghty 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at the South African institution of Natal University and later pursued his career as an editor.
His award-winning picture books for children which include Solo and Dinosaur in Danger are renowned for their environmental themes.
Paul Geraghty (born 3 May 1959, in Durban, South Africa) is a British based author and illustrator of children’s picture books. He also writes teenage fiction and won the Young Africa Award for his first novel Pig.
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Facts & Trivia
Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Paul Geraghty celebrates birthday on May 3 of every year.
Where does Paul Geraghty live?
Paul Geraghty was born in South Africa, and began drawing from an early age. Since moving to England in 1986, he has been an author/illustrator of many award-winning children’s picture books and teenage fiction. He lives in Surrey.
Where did Paul Geraghty grow up?
Background. Paul Geraghty was born on the 3rd of May, 1959 in Durban, South Africa. He grew up among wild animals and began drawing from an early age.