Lisa Rajan (born 1972) is a children's author and former politician. She has written 30 books in the Tara Binns and Dani Binns series published by Collins Publishing, and two other titles also published by HarperCollins.

Lisa Rajan
Councillor for
Southwark London Borough Council
In office
2 May 2002 – 9 June 2016
WardSurrey Docks
Succeeded byDan Whitehead
Personal details
Born
Lisa Rajan

1972 (age 51–52)
NationalityBritish
Alma materImperial College
OccupationAuthor
Websitelisarajan.com

Early life

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Rajan lives in South London[1] and studied at Imperial College. She has a BSc in Biotechnology and an MSc in Science Communication.[2]

She has worked in scientific research, scientific publishing, medical copywriting and was a writer for the New Scientist.[3] She was previously an elected member on Southwark Council.

Career

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Politician

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Between 2002 and 2016, Rajan was a Liberal Democrat councillor for Southwark London Borough Council, representing the ward of Surrey Docks.

At the 2002 local election, Rajan was elected as a Liberal Democrat councillor for Southwark London Borough Council, representing the ward of Surrey Docks.[4] During her time on the council, she served as a cabinet member for Environment and Transport[5] and then Children's Services and Education.[6]

On 24 May 2021, Rajan was made a Honorary Alderwoman of Southwark recognising her service to the council.[7]

Author

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Rajan has written 32 books published by Harper Collins.

Bibliography

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Tara Binns series

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Title Date Publisher ISBN
High-Flying Pilot 2019 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-830656-4
Double-Quick Doctor 2019 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-830657-1
Big Idea Engineer 2019 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-830658-8
Bright-spark Scientist 2019 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-830659-5
Trail-blazing Astronaut 2019 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-830660-1
Ground-breaking Fossil Hunter 2019 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-830661-8
Vigilant Vet 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-837328-3
Intrepid Inventor 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-837329-0
Daring Diver 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-837330-6
Mighty Mountain Ranger 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-837331-3
Creative Coder 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-837332-0
Clued-up Detective 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-837333-7
Deep-sea Explorer 2022 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-848724-9
Eco-energy Expert 2022 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-848722-5
Futuristic Physicist 2022 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-848725-6
Micro-mystery Solver 2022 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-848721-8
Roving Robotics Genius 2022 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-848723-2
Visionary Volcanologist 2022 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-848726-3

Dani Binns series

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Title Date Publisher ISBN
Brilliant Builder 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-838182-0
Clever Chef 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-838183-7
Fearless Firefighter 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-838184-4
Practical Paramedic 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-838185-1
Fix-it Farmer 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-838186-8
Talented Train Driver 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-838187-5
Fair-play Footballer 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-838188-2
Promising Police Officer 2020 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-838189-9
Amazing Architect 2022 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-848719-5
Dazzling Dentist 2022 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-848717-1
Heroic Helicopter Pilot 2022 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-848720-1
Problem-solving Plumber 2022 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-848718-8

Other books

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Title Date Publisher ISBN
Exploring Cyberspace 2022 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-847625-0
And Now Nobody Likes Me 2023 Harper Collins ISBN 978-0-00-855347-0

References

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  1. ^ "Lisa Rajan". Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Books by Lisa Rajan". Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Lisa Rajan". Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  4. ^ Rallings, Colin; Thrasher, Michael (1998). "Local Elections Handbook 2002" (PDF). Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  5. ^ "No water for replica fountain". Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Nursery saved by parents' charity". BBC News. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Agenda item Honorary Alderman/Alderwoman Nominations". Southwark Council. Retrieved 4 October 2021.