MEGAN RIX writes historical and contemporary fiction in which animals often play a key role. She is fluent in British sign language, which she incorporates into her popular school and public events. BSL also features in the Lizzie & Lucky series (Puffin) starring a young Deaf detective and her Dalmatian puppy. Megan Rix’s books have won regional awards, and been shortlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Awards (2024) and the Red House Children’s Book Award (2014). Megan also writes under the name Ruth Symes, with many children’s books and TV scripts to her credit, including work for Channel 4, The Jim Henson Company, and RTE / Nick Junior.
