Authors and illustrators

Lucy Courtenay

Lucy Courtenay worked in publishing for many years before leaving to become a full-time writer. She has contributed to a number of young fiction series, including Beast Quest. When not writing, she enjoys singing, reading and travel.

Lula Bell

Lula Bell lives in the countryside so she can see the stars better. When not busy scribbling ideas for her stories, she makes obstacle courses for the squirrels in her garden.

Luke Newell

Luke graduated with a BA in Illustration from Kingston University, and has made a living telling stories through pictures ever since. Originally working in traditional animation for TV and advertising (Picasso Pictures, MTV) he moved through web animation into interactivity and games, working for ten years as in-house Illustrator and Concept Artist at Playstation’s London Studio. He is currently a full-time Illustrator.

Louise Anglicas

Louise lives in Staffordshire with her partner, two daughters and her dog. Following her degree in Ceramics Design, Louise has worked for a diverse range of clients creating, amongst other things, greetings cards, stationery, wall art, ceramics and fabric as well as gorgeous children’s books where her love of pattern and design can clearly be seen.

Lucy Farfort

Lucy Farfort is an illustrator, passionate about the need for more diversity in children’s publishing.
 In 2017 she was awarded first prize for illustration, in Faber Children’s inaugural FAB Prize competition.
 Lucy enjoys working in watercolour, and experimenting with pattern and texture. www.lucyfarfort.co.uk

Lucy Fleming

Lucy Fleming graduated from the University of Lincoln with a First Degree in Illustration and has worked on children’s book projects for many leading publishers. She lives and works in a small town in England with her partner and a little black cat. When not at her desk she prefers nothing more than to be outdoors in the sunshine with a hot cup of tea.

Lucy Truman

Since graduating from Loughborough University with a degree in Illustration, Lucy has become one of the UK’s leading commercial illustrators. Lucy draws inspiration from popular culture, fashion and all things vintage to create her fabulous artworks. This, combined with her love of people-watching, allows Lucy to create illustrations which encapsulate aspirational everyday living.