Hey! I’m Alice.

I’m a children’s author, and I help kids to explore our world and its wonders by writing and developing books that make big ideas feel exciting and easy to understand. I’m also an editor and author coach, helping writers create the books and careers that they’ve always dreamed of.

I’ve written more than 50 books and I’m always just as excited to get started on the next one – partly because it’s a great way to add to my author stash of bizarre facts. Did you know that gorillas burp when they’re happy? Or that art used to be an Olympic event?

My books have been translated into 12 languages, nominated for the UKLA and Blue Peter Book Awards, and featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

Two of my most recent children’s books include Mona Lisa and the Others, illustrated by Sir Quentin Blake, and Art Sparks – an activity book exploring the Met in New York. I also wrote about sea slugs and ‘the world’s ugliest orchid’ for part of Atlas Obscura’s Wild Life book (for adults this time!)

When I’m not writing, I’m often (predictably) reading – and I love children’s books just as much as the adults’ ones I’m ‘supposed’ to choose. I have a young daughter who also loves reading, and illustrating the home-made books that we make together – although she somehow manages to be in charge of the writing, too, so I’m essentially just her faithful scribe.

I live in a pretty town in Derbyshire, in the UK, with my husband, daughter and very silly cat. I love being out in nature, horse-riding, reading, yoga, going to art galleries and museums, watching fun TV sitcoms, and generally keeping my ADHD brain happy with lots of trying new things and learning new facts!

To see a selection of the books that I’ve written and edited, have a scroll through my portfolio. If you’d like some 1-to-1 support and guidance on writing your very own children’s book, check out my author coaching service, and if you’re interested in booking me for a school visit or a writing workshop, take a look here. You can get in touch with me directly through this contact form or by emailing info@aliceharman.com.

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