Sinéad O'Hart is an Irish author known for her middle-grade and children's fiction, blending adventure, fantasy, and science fiction elements. Her debut novel, "The Eye of the North," was published in 2017 by Knopf BFYR in the US and Canada, followed by a UK release through Stripes Publishing in 2018. She has since expanded her bibliography with titles such as "The Star-Spung Web" (2019), "The Ravens' Call" (2021), and the prequel "Skyborn" (2021). In 2023, she released two additional novels, "The Time Tider" and "The Silver Road," followed by her sixth novel, "Sword of the Sun," in 2024.
O'Hart's writing career followed a diverse professional path, including roles as a butcher, bookseller, and university lecturer before she dedicated herself to writing. Her works often feature imaginative worlds, young protagonists on extraordinary journeys, and themes of courage and discovery. In 2024, she ventured into younger readers' fiction with the launch of her series "Lola and Larch Fix a Fairy Forest," published by Nosy Crow, with three titles released that year.
Born and raised in Ireland, O'Hart grew up surrounded by books, which fueled her lifelong passion for storytelling. She now resides in the Irish midlands with her family, continuing to write from a home filled with the same literary inspiration that shaped her childhood. Her growing body of work reflects her versatility across age groups and genres, establishing her as a distinctive voice in children's literature.