Shirley WhittakerShirley Whittaker, a new creative children's author, was born in West London with a modest upbringing. She attended a local comprehensive girls' school where she obtained four O-Levels. At 18, she was employed by the Civil Service for a significant nmber of years. After leaving the Civil Service she trained as a midwife and acquired a first-class honours degree in midwifery. She has been married for 25 years and has one son. Her hobbies include travelling, socialising, and watching sports and Korean movies. Read More Read Less