Claire Freedman author page

Claire Freedman biography

Claire Freedman is a British children’s author best known for her picture book series Aliens Love Underpants, illustrated by Ben Cort. The first book in the series was published by Simon & Schuster in 2007. The series has expanded to include titles such as Dinosaurs Love Underpants, Monstersaurus, and Aliens Love Panta Claus. Freedman has also written other picture books, including Oliver and Patch, Spider Sandwiches, and Superkid.

Her books have been translated into multiple languages and are published internationally. Aliens Love Underpants was adapted for the stage and has been performed in the UK. Freedman’s work has received recognition, including the Sheffield Children’s Book Award for Aliens Love Underpants in 2008. She has collaborated with several illustrators, notably Ben Cort and Kate Hindley.

Claire Freedman’s titles are published by major publishers such as Simon & Schuster and Nosy Crow. Her books are widely used in schools and libraries. In 2015, Aliens Love Underpants was selected for the Booktrust’s Bookstart Corner programme.