Authors Families
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Simon Mayle
Simon Mayle grew up in the USA but now lives in Cornwall with his wife and their own Shoutykids. He works in film and TV and amongst his credits are 'THERE'S ONLY ONE JIMMY GRIMBLE' - winner of a Brown Bear at Berlin Film Festival, Golden Griffin at Giffoni, best feature at Vienna and best fea...
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Simon Mayo
As a child Mayo grew up in the West Midlands and went to Solihull School. He studied at the University of Warwick, graduating in 1980 with a degree in History and Politics, and then spent some time at Southlands Hospital Radio and then worked as a presenter with BBC Radio Nottingham, before jo...
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Simon Nicholson
Simon Nicholson began his career writing and directing British theatrical productions, including a period with the Royal Shakespeare Company, before moving into children's television where he has written scripts for programmes including Fireman Sam, Bob the Builder and Paw Patrol. Simon...
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Simon Philip
Simon was born in Chichester in 1988 and has lived there ever since, although he occasionally leaves to buy milk. After gaining a 1st class degree in History at Exeter University, he immediately put his skills to good use working as a barman before becoming a primary school teacher. Teaching r...
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Simona Ciraolo
Simona Ciraolo is a children's book author. She grew up in Italy and studied animation at the National Film School. She moved to England shortly afterwards and worked in advertising and feature films. She is currently based in London and has completed an MA in Children's Book Illustration in C...
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SJ Kincaid
S. J. Kincaid originally wanted to be an astronaut, but a dearth of mathematical skills turned her interest to science fiction instead. Her debut novel, Insignia, was shortlisted for the Waterstones prize. She's chronically restless and has lived in California, Alabama, New Hampshire, O...
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Smriti Prasadam-Halls
Smriti Prasadam-Halls is an award-winning, internationally bestselling British author whose books for children include I Love You Night and Day, The Ways of the Wolf and Don't Call Me Sweet. Smriti worked for the BBC and across children's publishing and television for 12 years, as a wri...
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Soman Chainani
Soman Chainani has written numerous screenplays and his recent work includes the upcoming feature musical MUMBO JUMBO for Aardman Animation (WALLACE & GROMIT, FLUSHED AWAY, CHICKEN RUN), and the adaptation of children's book THE PUSHCART WAR for Jane Startz Productions. Soman lives in the...
