Emma Latham

Emma Latham – Designer

I'm an award-winning children's book illustrator and designer living in Nottingham, UK. I specialize in bringing children's books to life.

Overview

I'm an award-winning children's book illustrator based in the UK with 12 years of experience creating kids books.

I have worked with clients including Magellan, Collins Big Cat (Harper Collins), Franklin Watts (Hachette), Black Rose Writing, FLTRP, Highlights for Children magazine, Friend magazine, The Canine Chronicle, Simpsons Special Care Babies and The World Medical Fund.

I have won Association Of Illustrators Best in Contemporary Illustration for years 2010 and 2012.

I am especially fond of funny books that feature kids and silly animals in daft predicaments.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Education & Reference
Fiction
Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • Best in Contemporary British Illustration 2012
  • Best in Contemporary British Illustration 2010
Certifications
  • BA (hons) Illustration

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2012 — Present
I am an award winning children's book illustrator with over 15 years in the industry working for clients including Harper Collins, Hachette, Highlights For Children and Magellan. I especially enjoy working on funny stories with silly animals. But I also enjoy working on heartwarming stories with children.

Portfolio

Chicken Licken

Jackie Walter

When an acorn drops on the head of Chicken Licken, he is sure the sky is falling. He sets off to tell the king all about it.This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with ... read more
Supper Time!

Damian Harvey

Wolf is hungry and he fancies chicken for supper. But the little chicken doesn't fancy being eaten at all!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are a... read more

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