"Sara Banerji's view of the world is completely original and vivid... she is always worth reading" Philip Pullman

Sara Banerji, author, sculptor, artist and creative writing teacher, is a well established figure in the literary world. As well as writing her own work, she teaches creative writing and hosts writers' discussion groups - including the highly successful monthly 'Literary Café Lunches' in Oxford.

Sara also exhibits her paintings and sculptures in Oxford and has regularly featured in Oxford's Artsweeks.

A descendant of 18th century "father of the novel form", Henry Fielding, Banerji's voice is described by critics as 'original and highly imaginative' 'entertaining','bold', 'punchy', 'exciting', 'gripping, fluid and confident'. She is widely acclaimed as 'a very gifted storyteller'.

NEWS:

Tango triumph: Sara and her tango partner, Leroy Tango Cat were the winners of Oxfringe's 'So You Think You Can Dance' competition at Pegasus Theatre on Sunday 26th June. A panel of expert judges commended the pair's style and co-ordination, describing the performance and "Very moving". >>more photos

New books: Sara's creative writing group, Turl Street Storytellers has published two books that take you on intriguing literary journeys through Oxford >> find out more

REVIEWS OF SARA'S WRITING:

'A wonderful shock to the imagination' (Mail on Sunday)

'Funny and terse, the style is exactly right.' (Jeanette Winterson.)

'...rich with humour and vitality. ..elegantly and thoughtfully written.' (Good Housekeeping)

'Sara Banerji triumphs through originality of mood and feeling.' (Financial Times)

'Transfixingly bizarre.' (Independant on Sunday.)

'...well judged descriptions and very funny dialogue.' (The TLS.)

'Banerji has a natural talent for blending the ordinary with the extraordinary.' (Clare Bolan. Sunday Times.)

'... not wary of treading on new ground.' (The literary review.)

'One of the few natural story tellers of today.' (Humphrey Carpenter.)

'Sara Banerji is a writer of great warmth and directness.' (Robert Nye. The Times.)

'I love this original and often quirky author.' (The Bookseller.)