Alex Willmore

Alex Willmore is an award-winning and bestselling children’s book author and 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, was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal, and was a finalist in the 2020 Oscar’s Book Prize. Alex currently lives in his hometown of Northampton with his wife, two sons, and their cats. You can visit Alex Willmore at AlexWillmore.co.uk or follow him on Instagram @Alexander_Willmore.