Catherine Barter grew up in Warwickshire, and then lived in Norwich for ten years, where she worked in a library, a bookshop, and for an organisation campaigning for the rights of garment workers. After gaining a PhD in American literature, she ditched academia for the lucrative world of independent bookselling. Currently she lives in East London and co-manages Housmans, a radical independent bookshop in King’s Cross.
"I loved it, so much so that as soon as I finished I started reading it again. Completely brilliant" -- Keren David, author of Salvage "I couldn't put Troublemakers down. It's a real page-turner, with utterly believable characters who are all trying to do their best. Barter is a fresh, exciting new voice, and I can't wait to see what she does next." -- Susin Nielsen "I think it's really brilliant and I absolutely loved it - the voice is terrific. I hope it's loved as much as Jenny Downham's Unbecoming." -- Aoife Walsh, author of Too Close To Home "A sparky and timely coming-of-age tale about politics, activism & morality" Katherine Woodfine "One of the most woke YA novels EVER and will quickly make you question your own political knowledge and outspokenness" Maximum Pop! Books "Politics and the personal combine in a thoughtful, well-told and moving story" -- Andrea Reece Lovereading4Kids "Intelligent and thought-provoking, this is an absorbing novel, and a highly impressive debut." Books for Keeps "Fierce and emotional" -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller "A wonderful debut... Troublemakers is one of those books that is completely different from all the others on the shelves at the moment and it makes a refreshing change." ReadingZone "A rich, real teen voice and a gripping plot" Sarah Webb "Astute, intelligent, gripping, and thoroughly enjoyable, this is the best YA novel I've read this year." MinervaReads blog "A stunning and exciting addition to the UKYA market." -- Kirsty O'Connor Overflowing Library blog
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