I have an affinity with owls…
I graduated from Brighton University in 1996, and have illustrated many books for children, I have recently started writing too. I have made books with Bloomsbury, Macmillan, Random House, Puffin, and many more. I work from a cooperative studio space ‘Studio Greenhouse’ above a shop in the Brighton Laines. I grew up in Bristol, Bath, Salisbury, and London. I now live in Lewes.
As a child I loved owls, my favourite cuddly toys were Owly and Baby Owly! I loved to climb trees, and mess around on my friend’s go-cart. I come from an artistic family who were always drawing, and developed my interest at a very early age. My grandparents ran an art club, where as well as painting with the members, my sister and I would be portrait models with the challenge of keeping still and extra challenge of not getting the giggles! When I was born my grandfather had recently retired from directing Ladybird Books, please look at the separate page ’It runs in the Family’ (top right of this page).
I love to travel when I can, and have recently developed a taste for the west coast of North America – beautiful scenery and laid back people, as a result my husband has gained a passion for playing the banjo and growing beards! I love to run in the surrounding countryside of Lewes whilst listening to music, and am now finally growing vegetables in my back garden!
Other Achievements
Booktrust Early Years Award Winner 2008
Shortlisted for Booktrust Early Years Awards 2009
Myra Robertson Baby Book of the Year 2009
Silver, Practical Pre-school Awards 2009
Peepo Baby and The Big Night Night book included in the Bookstart Free books for babies scheme.