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Gaia Alessi biography
Gaia Alessi studied Architecture in Italy, then moved to London to study Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art and Design. She also completed an MA in Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art and Design. Her artwork has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.
Alessi is the author and illustrator of Little Minotaur, a picture-book retelling of the Greek myth of the Minotaur for children aged 5 to 9. The book focuses on Asterion as a child, with Ariadne and Queen Pasiphaë supporting him as he finds his voice and faces prejudice. Little Minotaur is her debut picture book and was published by Walker Books on 10 September 2026.
Biography writer: Joanna Nance-Phillips
Children’s literature expert and primary school teacher with 30+ years of experience running a primary school library, teaching literacy and tutoring in the UK and abroad. Articles and reviews by Joanna Nance-Phillips Bestselling books by Gaia Alessi
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