Authors and illustrators

Lirios Bou

Lirios Bou didn’t always know she wanted to be an illustrator, actually she wanted to be many things: teacher, journalist, photographer, writer… But finally, drawing was the most fun option! She studied Illustration, Fine Arts and a Master’s degree in Arts Education. She started drawing professionally in 2014 and since then, her drawings have been used in educational books, magazines, and children’s books. She lives in Valencia and shares her studio with Blai, her adorable/crazy dog.

Linda Tordoff

Linda Tordoff is a designer and illustrator. She graduated from Staffordshire University in 2001 with a first class degree in surface pattern design. After graduating she worked in-house for a greetings card company and then freelance for clients including Paperchase, Land of Nod, Mollie Makes, Abacus Cards, Woodmansterne plus many more. Linda can usually be found with a cup of tea, in her studio at home, where she lives with her three children, a rescue dog and a cat!

Linda Chapman

Linda Chapman is the best-selling author of over 200 books for 5–14 year olds. Her series include MY SECRET UNICORN and STAR FRIENDS, among many others. She lives in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Visit lindachapmanauthor.co.uk

Libby Walden

Editor and book review blogger at Through the Wardrobe, Libby’s days are filled with writing, reading and dreaming up new books.

Lia Foa

Lia Foa has been writing and editing children’s books for over five years, and is passionate about working with children. Lia is also a part-time yoga teacher, jeweller, and psychotherapy student.

Lauren Crisp

Lauren Crisp is a children’s book editor who is lucky enough to make beautiful books every day. She lives in London but grew up in Yorkshire, and loves long country walks with her dog, Ludo. She enjoys reading, writing and dreaming up fun rhymes for the books she works on.

Lauren Ace

Lauren Ace is from south Wales, studied Drama at the University of Exeter and now lives in London, where she has worked in publishing for ten years. An award-winning publicist, Lauren looked after Julia Donaldson during her tenure as Children’s Laureate and has managed campaigns for World Book Day and the announcement of Chris Riddell as Children’s Laureate. The Girls is her first picture book. | @LaceyPR