Authors and illustrators

Adam Perrott

Adam Perrott is a former bookseller who spent his days dreaming about writing. As well as writing books, jokes, and poems, he is a full-time father. In 2011, his debut Eerie Deirdre Darkly won the inaugural Beryl Bainbridge Award for a First Time Author at The People’s Book Prize.

Adela Norean

Adela Norean divides her time equally between Australia and England. If she’s not busy conjuring up picture books, you’ll probably find her striking a yoga pose or sipping a cup of green tea.

Adèle Dafflon

Adèle Dafflon grew up in Fribourg, Switzerland, before studying illustration at Ecole Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc Liège, in Belgium. Adèle is now recognised for an array of individual and collective projects, most of which are inspired by her love of nature, animals and insects. She works at home with her two cats, and is also co-owner of a famous café in Fribourg!

OKIDOKID

OKIDOKID create children’s books and collections for publishers around the world. Many of those products are characterized by complex and inventive manufacturing. The agency was founded in 2010 by Justine de Lagausie, who was previously CEO of Editions Milan. She now works hand in hand with her associate, RaphaΓ«l Martin, a talented author of children’s books. β€˜Creativity’ is their favourite word.

Abdi Nazemian

Abdi Nazemianβ€―is the author ofβ€―The Chandler Legacies,β€―Like a Love Story, a Stonewall Honor Book, andβ€―The Authentics. His novelβ€―The Walk-In Closetβ€―won the Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Debut Fiction. His screenwriting credits include the filmsβ€―The Artist’s Wife, The Quiet,β€―andβ€―Menendez: Blood Brothersβ€―and the television seriesβ€―The Villageβ€―andβ€―Almost Family.β€―He has been an executive producer and associate producer on numerous films, includingβ€―Call Me by Your Name, Little Woods,β€―andβ€―The House of Tomorrow.β€―He lives in Los Angeles with his husband, their two children, and their dog, Disco. Find him online atβ€―www.abdaddy.com