John Boyne

John Boyne is an Irish author, best known for his novel "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas." The book has sold over seven million copies worldwide and was made into a successful film featuring Asa Butterfield, David Thewlis, and Vera Farmiga. Boyne studied English Literature at Trinity College in Dublin and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia in Norwich. In 2015, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from UEA.

Boyne has written many books for both adults and younger readers, including "The Heart's Invisible Furies," "A Ladder to the Sky," and "My Brother's Name is Jessica." His works have been translated into 58 languages and have received critical acclaim. He has been the recipient of several awards, including the Bisto Book of the Year Award and the Hennessy Literary 'Hall of Fame' Award for his body of work. In addition, he has been shortlisted for many literary prizes abroad.

"The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" has been adapted into a feature film, a play, a ballet, and an opera. The novel's success has led to the publication of "All the Broken Places," a sequel and companion novel, in September 2022. Boyne is also a regular book reviewer for The Irish Times and has won four Irish Book Awards and many international literary awards, including the Que Leer Award for Novel of the Year in Spain and the Gustav Heinemann Peace Prize in Germany. He currently resides in Dublin.