Alex T. Smith facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alex T. Smith
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| Born | 2 August 1985 Coventry, Warwickshire, England |
| Occupation | Author, Illustrator |
| Alma mater | Coventry University |
Alex T. Smith, born on August 2, 1985, is a super talented British author and artist. He creates amazing books for kids! You might know his books like Primrose, Egg, Ella, or his famous Claude series. In 2013, he was even chosen to be the illustrator for World Book Day 2014. His stories are so popular, they've been translated into many languages, like French, German, and Chinese!
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About Alex T. Smith
His Education Journey
Alex studied illustration at Coventry University. He finished his degree in 2006. This is where he learned how to create all the wonderful drawings for his books.
The Wonderful World of Claude
Claude is a dog. Claude is a small dog. Claude is a small, plump dog. Claude is a small, plump dog who wears a beret and a lovely jumper...
—Alex T. Smith
The adventures of Claude, a small, plump dog who wears a beret and a lovely jumper, were told in a series of 10 books. These books came out between 2011 and 2016. Claude is always joined by his best friend, Sir Bobblysock. Claude's owners, Mr. and Mrs. Shinyshoes, are also part of his fun adventures.
Claude is a very popular character! He was even chosen as one of the top five favorite fictional characters by author Clara Vulliamy. You can also find Claude on gift cards from National Book Tokens.
In 2013, it was announced that the Claude books would become a TV show! The show was made by Sixteen South and was perfect for kids aged 4–6. It first aired on Disney Junior in June 2018, bringing Claude's adventures to life on screen.
Fun Facts About Alex T. Smith
- Alex has been drawing and writing stories since he was very young. He started as soon as he could hold a pencil!
- When he was a child, he dreamed of becoming a space traveler.
- Before he became a trained illustrator, he worked for a company that put on outdoor theater shows.
- In his free time, Alex loves to doodle in his sketchbook. He also enjoys reading and watching people go about their day.
- His favorite foods are cake and tea.
- Alex shares his home with three dogs. Their names are Coco and Mr. Bongo, who are Chihuahuas, and Lucy Locket, a Yorkshire Terrier.
Awards and Recognitions
Alex T. Smith's amazing work has earned him several awards and special mentions:
- 2006: He won second prize in the Macmillan Prize for Children's Picture Book Illustration.
- 2009: His work was longlisted for the famous Kate Greenaway Medal.
- 2011: He won the Stockport School's Book Award for My Mum Has X-Ray Vision, a book he created with Angela McAllister.
- 2011: He also received the Dundee Picture Book Award for his book Bella & Monty.
- 2013: Claude at the Circus was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
- 2014: Claude in the Spotlight was also longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
- 2016: The Hundred and One Dalmatians was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
