Matthew Skelton
Young Adult
Matthew Skelton is a British-Canadian author who began his writing career while working in academia.
He spent his early years in Canada before returning to the UK, where he worked as a research assistant at Oxford.
Skelton's literary breakthrough came in 2002 when he won Richard and Judy's short story competition.
His first novel, Endymion Spring, marked his debut as a published author.
Skelton's background in academia and his international upbringing have likely influenced his writing style and themes.