Patrick Gallagher

Patrick Gallagher is a primary-school teacher from South London whose mixed heritage—roots in Goa, India and Donegal, Ireland with maternal family ties to Uganda—inspired the multicultural and global settings in his children’s fiction. His debut novel for young readers, Transcendent (2024), pairs high-octane sci-fi adventure with themes of identity and environmental responsibility, starring twin geniuses recruited for a top-secret agency. In addition to writing, Patrick Gallagher draws on his experiences as a teacher, artist and violinist to craft stories that resonate with children’s imaginations while offering thoughtful, hopeful messages.