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my desk today

Billie aka The Boss

Hi & thanks for visiting my website! I’m the author and illustrator of Lily & The Polar Bears (Faber) and The Worries young fiction series (Puffin)

I grew up in Brighton and now live in Paris with my family. I’m a self-taught illustrator and studied English literature at Oxford University. One of my very first jobs was being an intern to Caroline Lucas in the European Parliament and it was brilliant. Working on green issues definitely influenced Lily & The Polar Bears! When I moved to Paris, I taught English to students at Sciences Po and ENSAE universities before opening my own language school for children, Anglofun.

Now, I mainly draw and write in my garden studio. As well as picture books and young fiction, I also write and illustrate for older readers. My first YA novel, The Silver Chain, is coming out in April 2022

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For virtual or in-person events or questions, please email jionsheibani@gmail.com.
I’m represented by Emily Talbot @ United Agents.
​If she’s busy, you can try Billie. She is also in charge of my schedule and my phone (see pic)