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Alex Latimer

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About Alex Latimer

Alex Latimer is a South African writer and illustrator living in Cape Town. He has a degree in English and Philosophy and has written and illustrated for many major brands across the globe. Alex’s picture books are quirky and fun and full of humour that appeals to both children and adults. Alex was won the Hampshire Picture Book Award, the CELI Read Aloud Book Award, the Alligator's Mouth Award and has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. When he’s not writing or drawing, Alex enjoys hiking the local mountains, swimming in the bay and the odd game of table tennis.

Recent updates about Alex Latimer

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Lion vs Rabbit by Alex Latimer from Penguin Random House Children's UK

10 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Lion vs Rabbit by Alex Latimer from Picture Corgi

10 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try The Trouble with Earth by Alex Latimer from Andersen

10 days ago

Penguin Awareness Day

A book all about Penguins! Penguin's Hidden Talent by Alex Latimer from Penguin Random House Children's UK

18 days ago

Rubber Duckie Day

A brilliant book about a duck - what more do you need on Rubber Duckie Day! The Duck Never Blinks by Alex Latimer from Andersen

25 days ago

National Mutt Day (US)

Stay! by Alex Latimer from Picture Corgi is brilliant!

2 months ago

World Children's Day

Amazing!!! Don't Think of Tigers by Alex Latimer. Published by Andersen.

2 months ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Lion vs Rabbit by Alex Latimer from Penguin Random House Children's UK

3 months ago

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