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

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Early life

Rajan lives in South London and studied at

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. She has a BSc in Biotechnology and an MSc in Science Communication. She has worked in scientific research, scientific publishing, medical copywriting and was a writer for the

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. She was previously an elected member on Southwark Council.

Career

Politician

Between 2002 and 2016, Rajan was a Liberal Democrat

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for

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, representing the ward of Surrey Docks. At the 2002 local election, Rajan was elected as a Liberal Democrat

for

, representing the ward of Surrey Docks. During her time on the council, she served as a cabinet member for Environment and Transport and then Children's Services and Education. On 24 May 2021, Rajan was made a Honorary Alderwoman of Southwark recognising her service to the council.

Author

Rajan has written 32 books published by

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Bibliography

Tara Binns series

Dani Binns series

Other books

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rajan, Lisa Living people 1972 births Alumni of Imperial College London English children's writers Liberal Democrats (UK) councillors