Zehra Hicks is a British author and illustrator known for her unique style and innovative approach to creating children's books. Graduated in Fine Arts from Northumbria University, Hicks began her professional career as a graphic designer before turning to children's book illustration following the birth of her first child. Her first book, The Boy Who Hated Toothbrushes, was highly praised and received the Heart of Hawick Award in 2012
Throughout her career, Hicks has illustrated a wide variety of books, including All Mine!, which was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal, and Watch Out! There's a Monster Coming, written by Karl Newson. Her series of books on mindfulness, written by Rachel Rooney, includes titles such as The Problem with Problems, The Worrying Worries, and The Fears You Fear, which have been well received for their sensitive and accessible approach to emotional topics
In addition to her work as an author and illustrator, Hicks is a tutor in the book illustration course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) in Chelsea, an institution where she also studied. Her work has been published in over 20 countries, and her distinctive style often incorporates unconventional materials such as sticks, bamboo, and potatoes
She resides in Epsom, Surrey, with her family and her dachshund, Vincent, who accompanies her on her creative walks.
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