Ros Asquith author page

Ros Asquith biography

Ros Asquith is a British author and illustrator known for her work in children’s and young adult literature. She has written and illustrated numerous books, often combining humour with themes relevant to young readers. Asquith’s background includes work as a cartoonist, and she has contributed cartoons to publications such as The Guardian.

Her writing and illustration portfolio spans picture books, fiction for older children, and non-fiction titles. Among her notable works is the Teenage Worrier series, which addresses the anxieties and experiences of adolescence through a comedic lens. She has also illustrated books for other authors, including titles by Michael Rosen.

Asquith’s books include Letters from an Alien Schoolboy, which was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2010. Her work is published by various UK publishers, including Andersen Press and Barrington Stoke. In addition to her books, Asquith’s illustrations have appeared in educational materials and anthologies.

In 2010, Letters from an Alien Schoolboy was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

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