Alex is an author and best selling children’s book illustrator.
Since he could first hold a pencil, Alex has been drawing characters, bringing each to life with a sense of mischief and fun. After studying Illustration for Children’s Publishing at the North Wales School of Art and Design, he went on to illustrate The Runaway Pea, which was selected for the BookTrust’s 2020 Time to Read Campaign. Alex has won the 2020 Shrewsbury Book Fest award and The FCBG 2020 award for his illustrations in The Runaway Pea, as well as being nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and was a finalist in the 2020 Oscar’s Book Prize. His books have been translated into multiple languages.
A love of fun storytelling and growing up on 80s cartoons lead Alex to write his own books, which combine captivating characters and quirky exploits, along with a positive moral message.
Alex currently lives in his hometown of Northampton with his wife, two sons, and their chihuahua.
Alex is proudly represented by The Bright Agency.
For all project enquires, please contact The Bight Agency
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Awards
The Runaway Pea
Book Trust – Time to Read choice 2020
Book Trust – Great Books Guide 2021
FCBG Award 2020 – WINNER
Shrewsbury Book Fest Award 2020 – WINNER
Waterstones Northampton Book of the Month
Kate Greenaway medal – Nominated
Oscar’s Book Prize – Finalist
Adorabull
Sheffield Book Award – Nominated
The New Libearian
Sheffield Book Award – Nominated
Donut Touch
Nottingham Children’s Book Award 2022 – WINNER
I Did See A Mammoth
Big Issue - The Best Children’s Books of 2022
InspiREAD 2023 Picture Book - WINNER
The Lollies 2024 - Shortlisted
The Great Paint
The Summer Reading Challenge 2024: Marvellous Makers - Featured
The Very Special Thing
Book Trust Storytime prize 2023 - Longlisted
Where Does My Food Come From
Junior Design Awards 2023 - Best Pre-Schooler Book 3-5 Years: Bronze
Spyceratops
Children’s Literature Festival Book Awards 2024 - Longlisted
One Hungry Dragon
InspiREAD 2024 Picture Book - WINNER