Author

Mij Kelly

Award-winning Scottish children's author whose verse picture books have won the English Association Award and been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

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Rhyming children's picture booksKnown for

What could be more beautiful than the laughter of children? That's why I write. You can find out more about me and my books, and read essays for children - and adults - on imagination and the craft of writing at http://mijkelly.com.

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Look out for Friendly Day, available from 2 August. It's a tall tale of idealism and unlikely friendships, beautifully illustrated by the amazing Charles Fuge. I'm immensely proud of it!

Notable works One More SheepWilliam and the Night Train

HonoursEnglish Association Award, Best Illustrated Children's Book KS1 (2004); Kathleen Fidler Award (1993)