Emma Dodd

Emma Dodd was born in Guildford, England. She comes from an artistic family and, for as long as she can remember, she has wanted to be an illustrator. She studied graphic arts and design at Central Saint Martins School of Art. Early in her career, she worked in advertising, for magazines and publishing houses, and later as an illustrator. She now works exclusively as an illustrator and writer of children’s books. She has illustrated many award-winning books. In 2010, she won the Booktrust Early Years Award for the book I Love My Mummy. She lives in Surrey, England, with her husband, their two children and their dog, Buzz. Her children are an endless source of inspiration for her.