Vashti Hardy is a highly acclaimed children's book author from the United Kingdom. She has a first-class honors teaching degree in English and an MA in creative writing from the University of Chichester. After many years of teaching in primary schools, Hardy decided to leave teaching to pursue a career in writing, eventually becoming a copywriter and digital marketing manager. Her love for children's stories and her background in education have been instrumental in her success as a children's book author.
Hardy is well-known for her breathtaking middle-grade fantasies, which have been published in several languages across the world. Her book Wildspark won the Blue Peter Book Award for 'Best Story' in 2020 and the FCBG Children's Book Awards. Additionally, her book Brightstorm was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Books are My Bag Awards, and Leeds Book Award. Brightstorm was also selected for Independent Booksellers Book of the Season and Primary School Book Club Reads.
Hardy is not only a successful author but also a proud mother of three teens and wife. She currently resides near Brighton in the Sussex East with her family. In addition to her writing career, Hardy is also a graduate of the Golden Egg Academy, an institution for children's book authors, and regularly helps new students. Her background in education and her passion for children's stories have made her a beloved figure in the children's literature community.