Terry Deary is a British author best known for his Horrible Histories series of books. He has written over 200 books, including fiction, non-fiction, and plays. His books have been translated into over 40 languages and have sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Deary was born in Sunderland, England in 1946. He studied at the University of Manchester and worked as a drama teacher before becoming a full-time writer in 1989. He has won numerous awards for his writing, including the Blue Peter Best Book Award and the Federation of Children's Book Groups Award. Deary's Horrible Histories series is his most popular work. It consists of over 50 books, covering topics such as the Ancient Egyptians, the Romans, the Tudors, and the Victorians. The books are written in a humorous and irreverent style, and are designed to make history fun and accessible to children. Deary is also a passionate advocate for literacy and reading. He regularly visits schools and libraries to talk to children about the importance of reading and writing. He has also written a number of books about the craft of writing, including How to Write Really Good Stories and How to Write Really Good Poems.