Bali Rai
Bali Rai (* 1971 in Leicester ) is a British author for young people.
Bali Rai is the son of Indian immigrants. He studied political science. After completing his studies, he worked and wrote. His first novel (Un) arranged Marriage was published successfully in 2001 and has so far been translated into 8 languages. Bali Rais literary role models are Sue Townsend and Roald Dahl .
Works
- (Un) arranged Marriage , 2001 (German only (not) a marriage , 2002)
- Angus Book Award 2002
- The crew
- Rani & Sukh. A forbidden love
- Shortlist Booktrust Teenage Prize 2004
- Toad of the month March 2006
- The Whisper
- Shortlist Booktrust Teenage Prize 2005
- The last Taboo (dt. Ratted )
- Shortlisted jury of young readers 2008
- Angel Collector
Web links
- www.balirai.co.uk
- Literature by and about Bali Rai in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Rai, Bali |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British author of young books |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1971 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Leicester |