Following a Faith: A Muslim Life

About Cath Senker

Cath Senker is a children's non-fiction writer who specialises in writing about modern history global issues and world religions. Her latest history titles include Living Through the Vietnam War (Raintree 2011) Our World Divided: Israel and the Middle East (Wayland 2011) and A Cultural History of Women in America: Women Claim the Vote (Bailey Publishing 2011). She has a particular interest in the topics of migration refugees and racism and recently wrote Mapping Global Issues: Immigrants and Refugees (Arcturus 2011). In her work Cath aims to highlight individuals' experiences and to present different viewpoints in a non-judgemental way as a basis for discussion.Cath also works as a project manager and editor on non-fiction titles for both children and adults. Before embarking on a freelance career she worked as a commissioning editor for a children's educational publishing company for eight years. She is also an experienced ESOL teacher. Cath volunteers with City Reads a project that aims to widen the enjoyment of books and reading among people of all ages especially people from disadvantaged communities. She is a also a keen amateur cyclist cook and gardener.