L pichon author biography websites
L pichon author biography websites
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Liz Pichon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Liz Pichon | |
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Pichon in Waterstones at Piccadilly, London in 2018 | |
| Born | (1963-08-16) 16 August 1963 (age 61) London, England |
| Occupation | Author and illustrator |
| Education | Camberwell School of Art |
| Genres | Children's |
| Notable works | Tom Gates series |
| Spouse | Mark Flannery |
| Children | 3 |
Liz Pichon (born 15 August 1963) is a British author and illustrator of children's books.
She is best known for her Tom Gates series of "satirical realist comedy fiction", which has sold 16.5 million copies and has been translated into 44 languages across 47 international markets.
Early life
Liz Pichon was born on 16 August 1963 in London, England.
She is the daughter of Francis and Joan Pichon. She received a BA in graphic design at the Camberwell School of Art. Her first job was as an art director for the music label Jive Records, a position she held between 1987 and 1990.
Books
Her best-selling and multi-award-winning