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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

World Animal Day

What's your favourite animal? Lion vs Rabbit is full of them! By Alex Latimer, published by Picture Corgi

7 days ago

The Big Draw

Love drawing? Don't Think of Tigers by Alex Latimer from Andersen is brilliant!

10 days ago

Alex Latimer

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

16 days ago

National Doodle Day

National Doodle Day is in aid of @epilepsyaction, get into the spirit with Don't Think of Tigers published by Andersen.

21 days ago

Read a book day

Read a Book Day. Why not try Don't Think of Tigers by Alex Latimer.

1 month ago

Read a book day

Could there be a better time to read Never Follow a Dinosaur by Alex Latimer.

1 month ago

Back to school

Read Penguin's Hidden Talent by Alex Latimer from Penguin Random House Children's UK - perfect for today!

1 month ago

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Read this great books Penguin's Hidden Talent by Alex Latimer from Penguin Random House Children's UK

2 months ago

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