Lisa Barr

Lisa Barr (born 29 August) is an American novelist, editor, and a journalist. Her novel Fugitive Colors won the IPPY gold medal for “Best Literary Fiction 2014”. As an editor she previously worked at The Jerusalem Post, Today’s Chicago Woman, Moment magazine and Chicago Sun-Times.

Personal life Barr was born on 29 August in Deerfield, Illinois to a Jewish family. She is the grandchild of a Holocaust survivor.

While in high school, Barr was used as bait to help break a sex trafficking ring after a special law enforcement unit approached her as part of an internship.

Barr's husband later left her and their two daughters. In the years following, Barr worked full time as an editor while fighting a custody battle. Today, Barr is married and has three daughters. She lives in the Chicago area.

Career

Writing career Barr debuted with her novel Fugitive Colors in 2012, which won an IPPY Award.

Journalism Barr has worked at many newspapers including The Jerusalem Post, Today’s Chicago Woman, Moment magazine and Chicago Sun-Times.