Clara Vulliamy was born in London and studied at Chelsea School of Art, The Ruskin and the Royal Academy. She is the daughter of the celebrated author-illustrator Shirley Hughes and began illustrating picture books when she had her own children. She has since written and illustrated many stories, sometimes collaborating with her mother. She lives in Twickenham, with her husband and their daughters, Leah and Martha.
'The Dog Squad: The Newshound' by Clara Vulliamy
Join celebrated author Clara Vulliamy as she introduces Eva, Simone and Ash: best friends, budding reporters, and the stars of a delightful new book series about family, friends, and DOGS! In this paw-some event, Clara will introduce the role of the author-illustrator and encourage children to believe this is something they can aspire to - with a fantastically fun read-along and draw-along from The Dog Squad: The Newshound. Plus, get your thinking hats on as Clara helps you create your OWN newspaper, and even learn how to solve a mystery! Clara is also the author of the much-loved MARSHMALLOW PIE and DOTTY DETECTIVE books.