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Frann Preston-Gannon
Frann Preston-Gannon is an award-winning author and illustrator. She started working weekends in bookshops at 15 and her many years in that role gave her a deep passion for the world of children's books.

Laura Baker
Laura has written dozens of books, with more to come! She writes picture books, board, activity, non-fiction, early readers, audiobooks and more.
The Littlest Yak, illustrated by Kate Hindley, wins Sainsburys Children's Book Awards 2021
The Littlest Yak has won Book of the Year at the Sainsbury’s

Kate Hindley
Kate lives and works in Birmingham (near the chocolate factory). She studied illustration at Falmouth College of Art, and went on to work for two years as a children’s print designer at a studio in Northampton, whilst working freelance on children’s books and greetings cards.
Emmy Award Winners 2021
The 2021 Emmy Awards took place last night, and we are delighted to have a wealth of UA talent take home a coveted award!

Ali Pye
Ali Pye has illustrated more than 30 books, which have been published around the world. She is the author of several picture books, and the ‘Harry Stevenson’ young fiction series. Ali studied fashion at Central St Martins before taking an MA in illustration at Kingston University.
TV Times Award Nominations 2021
The TV Times Awards 2021 nominations are here and we are beyond delighted to have a whole host of UA talent shortlisted - be sure to vote!
Caleb Azumah Nelson is a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree
We are delighted to announce that Caleb Azumah Nelson has been selected as a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree for his debut novel OPEN WATER. This hugely prestigious award was set up to recognize young, debut fiction writers whose work promises to leave a lasting impression on the literary landscape.
No Time to Die is released on Thursday 30th September!
We are excited to announce that the highly anticipated No Time To Die will be released on Thursday 30th Septem

Paula Harrison
Paula Harrison is the best-selling author of more than 40 books including the Kitty series, The Rescue Princesses, and The Secret Rescuers. She has also written the Red Moon Rising trilogy and the Robyn Silver books for older readers.