Liz Pichon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Liz Pichon
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Pichon in Waterstones at Piccadilly, London in 2018
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| Born | 16 August 1963 London, England |
| Occupation | Author and illustrator |
| Education | Camberwell School of Art |
| Genres | Children's |
| Notable works | Tom Gates series |
| Spouse | Mark Flannery |
| Children | 3 |
Liz Pichon (born August 16, 1963) is a British author and illustrator. She is famous for her Tom Gates book series. These books are funny stories about a boy named Tom Gates. The series has sold over 16.5 million copies. It has also been translated into 44 different languages.
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Liz Pichon's Early Life
Liz Pichon was born in London, England, on August 16, 1963. She grew up in an area called Hampstead. Liz went to Brookfield Primary School. Later, she attended St Augustine's in Kilburn. She studied graphic design at the Camberwell College of Arts. Her first job was an art director for a music company. She worked there from 1987 to 1990.
Amazing Books by Liz Pichon
Liz Pichon is best known for her Tom Gates series. The first book came out in 2011. There are now 23 books in the main series. There is also a special book for World Book Day. Other Tom Gates books include an Annual, an Activity Book, and a Music Book.
Her book Shoe Wars was published in October 2020. It has sold 95,000 copies. Liz Pichon is also working on a new graphic novel series. It is called Meet The Mubbles. The first book is expected in 2025.
Fun Events and Records
In 2016, Liz Pichon helped create the "Kids' Tapestry." This was a children's version of the Bayeux Tapestry. It showed historical events. This project celebrated 950 years since the Battle of Hastings.
In 2017, Liz Pichon and her publisher, Scholastic Children's Books, set a Guinness World Record. They held the largest disco dance ever!
Liz Pichon's Personal Life
Liz Pichon has dyslexia. This means she learns differently. In 1990, she married Mark Flannery. They have three children together. They live in Brighton, England.
Awards and Recognitions
Liz Pichon has won many awards for her books. Here are some of them:
- 1998 National Parenting Publications Award for Twilight Rhymes Moonlight Verse
- Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2011
- Red House Children's Book Award in 2012
- Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2012 for Best Fiction for 5-12 Year Olds
- Blue Peter Book Award for Best Story in 2013
- The LOLLIES Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 9-13 in 2018 for Tom Gates Epic Adventures (Kind Of)
- SHOE WARS won an award in Spain in 2022.
She was also a runner-up for other awards:
- 2004: Silver Award, Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for My Big Brother Boris
- 2012: Finalist, Red House Children's Book Award for The Three Horrid Pigs and the Big Friendly Wolf
- 2012: Shortlisted for the Specsavers National Book Awards Children's Book of the Year for Genius Ideas (Mostly)
Books and TV Shows
Many of Liz Pichon's books have been adapted into other forms.
Tom Gates on Stage and Screen
In 2019, a stage show called Tom Gates Live toured the UK. Liz Pichon helped write this play.
In 2020, Liz Pichon and her husband, Mark Flannery, started a podcast. It is called Tremendous Tales.
In 2021, Tom Gates: The Album was released. It features songs from the Tom Gates books. Liz Pichon and Mark Flannery wrote the songs.
Also in 2021, The Brilliant World of Tom Gates TV show started on Sky Kids. Liz Pichon helps write and present the show. It mixes animation, songs, and drawing activities. The third series of the show launched in January 2024. The show has won several awards:
- Scottish BAFTA
- British Animation Awards Children’s Choice
- Kidscreen Best Mixed Media series
A Tom Gates movie is also being developed.
Other Creative Projects
Liz Pichon also designed the 2022 and 2023 Children in Need T-shirts for the BBC. These T-shirts were very popular.
Liz Pichon's Published Works
Books Not in the Tom Gates Series
- My Big Brother, Boris (2004)
- Bored Bill (2015)
- Penguins (2008)
- The Three Horrid Pigs and the Big Friendly Wolf (2008)
- Shoe Wars (2020)
- Meet The Mubbles (Book 1 coming 2025)
Books Liz Pichon Illustrated for Others
- Twilight Rhymes Moonlight Verse, compiled by Mary Joslin (1997)
- Spinderella, written by Julia Donaldson (2002)
- Beautiful Bananas, Elizabeth Laird (2003)
- The Three Billy Goats Fluff, Rachael Mortimer (2010)
- Red Riding Hood and the Sweet Little Wolf, Rachael Mortimer (2012)
The Tom Gates Book Series
- The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
- Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)
- Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing (Sort Of)
- Tom Gates: Genius Ideas (Mostly)
- Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic (at Some Things)
- Tom Gates: Best Book Day Ever! (So Far)
- Tom Gates: Extra Special Treats (not)
- Tom Gates: A Tiny Bit Lucky
- Tom Gates: Yes! No (Maybe...) (2015)
- Tom Gates: Top of the Class (Nearly) (2015)
- Tom Gates: Super Good Skills (Almost...) (2016)
- Tom Gates: DogZombies Rule (for Now) (2016)
- Tom Gates: Family, Friends and Furry Creatures (2017)
- Tom Gates: Epic Adventure (Kind Of) (2017)
- Tom Gates: Totally Brilliant Annual (2017)
- Tom Gates: Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans (2018)
- Tom Gates: What Monster? (2018)
- Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do (and Stories Too!) (2019)
- Tom Gates: Spectacular School Trip (Really!) (2019)
- Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales (2021)
- Tom Gates: Random Acts of Fun (2021)
- Tom Gates: Happy to Help (2022)
- Tom Gates: Five Star Stories (2023)
- Tom Gates: Book Of Everything (2024)(Journal)
- Tom Gates: Is Ha Ha Hilarious (Oct 2024)
See also
In Spanish: Liz Pichon para niños
