Reading Champion: Bugs

Katie Woolley is a creative and versatile editor and writer who has worked on children's books for all age levels, from board books, novelty books and picture books to non-fiction, licensed publishing and educational books and apps. With more than 10 years' publishing experience working for companies such as Ladybird Books and Hachette Children's Books, she has written, commissioned, edited and project-managed a wide variety of titles for some of the biggest children's publishers. Claire studied Surface Pattern and Textile Design at De Montfort University, Leicester. Following her graduation, she began her creative career as a greetings card designer for a leading UK publisher and went on to have a successful 12 years there. She now freelances from her home studio in rural Northamptonshire working on exciting projects worldwide illustrating children's books, puzzles, greetings cards, stationery and various other items. Her work is inspired by countryside surroundings, vintage design and latest trends. Working mainly in photoshop, Claire's style is a vibrant mix of textured, colourful pattern and hand-drawn, painted and digital art.