Laura Ellen Anderson

Get to know Laura Ellen Anderson!

Laura is the super awesome author and illustrator behind the Silly Squad characters you met during the Summer Reading Challenge! Watch a special video message from Laura above – she has a very important question for you!

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h4. Did you know… Laura is the creator of the Evil Emperor Penguin comic series, and picture books including I Don’t Want Curly Hair and I Don’t Want to be Small. You can see her illustrations in Witch Wars by Sibéal Pounder, the Harper series by Cerrie Burnell and on the covers of Terry Pratchett’s books and Enid Blyton’s The Famous Five series.   Laura is also the genius behind the best-selling Amelia Fang Series! Amelia Fang and the Lost Yeti Treasures is on the official Silly Squad recommended reads list. Watch our special Silly Squad video below to hear an extract and experience Laura’s incredible range of funny voices: Thanks, Laura! The Amelia Fang series has plenty of books to sink your teeth into this summer. Click on a book to find out more and add it to your wishlist:

  h4. Fun Fact! Some of Laura’s favourite hobbies include making 3D model characters, creating movie fan art, and baking cakes. What fun activities have you been enjoying at home? Let everyone know what you’ve been up to in Chat!   h3. What next? Sign up for your Silly Squad profile to join in the Challenge Already a member of the Squad? Log in and head to your profile page to add the books you’ve been reading Get tips on finding books to read while you’re at home here. Visit your local library website to access lots of brilliant books – including Laura’s – for free!

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