Suzanne Francis Hendra (born 15 August 1973) is a British writer and illustrator of over 70 books for children,[1] including Barry the Fish with Fingers[2] Her books Wanda and the Alien[3] and Supertato have been adapted for television.[4]

Biography

Hendra graduated from the University of Brighton in 1994[5] where she received a bachelor's degree in technology for graphic design.[6] She currently lives in Brighton[7] where she works in a shared artists' studio. Hendra has worked as an illustrator for Bloomsbury, Walker Books, Oxford University Press, Macmillan and others.[8] Hendra has one daughter named Wanda.[9]

Work

Hendra had been working as an illustrator for several years before she changed her style due to the persuasion of Vicki Willden-Lebrecht of Bright Agency.[6]

Hendra's book, Barry the Fish With Fingers was considered colourful and cheerful by Publishers Weekly.[10] Hendra used gouache paint and deliberately created bright, flat compositions for the book, which Kirkus Reviews says introduced an "impossibly endearing little fish."[11] The New York Times wrote that "Hendra's bright and cheerful undersea characters make the ocean seem like a great place to be."[12] No-Bot, the Robot With No Bottom won the Picture Book Award in the 2014 Oxfordshire Book Awards.[13]

The television adaptation of Wanda and the Alien was produced for the United Kingdom's Channel 5 Milkshake programming by Random House Enterprises and Komixx Entertainment.[14] "Wanda and the Alien" also appeared on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels in most countries.[15] "Wanda and the Alien" was shortlisted for the 17th Big Chip Award in 2015.[16]

Along with Paul Linnet, Hendra wrote a book for 2016's World Book Day titled Supertato: Hap-Pea Ever After for pre-school children.

References

  1. ↑ "Barbara Jean Hicks, and Sue Hendra". Baker & Taylor Author Biographies. Literary Reference Center. 3 January 2000. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  2. ↑ Supertato published 2014 by Simon & Schuster ISBN 0857074474
  3. ↑ Wanda and the Alien published 2011 by Random House ISBN 1849410186
  4. ↑ Fisher, Daniela (27 August 2014). "Channel 5 Lands Wanda and the Alien". Kidscreen. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  5. ↑ "Notable alumni". www.brighton.ac.uk. University of Brighton. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  6. 1 2 Jones, Nicolette (9 July 2010). "Talking Pictures at Random House". Book Brunch. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  7. ↑ "Sue Hendra". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  8. ↑ "Sue Hendra". Scholastic Book Clubs. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  9. ↑ "Five Fun Facts About Sue Hendra". Scholastic Book Clubs. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  10. ↑ "Barry the Fish With Fingers". Publishers Weekly. 257 (21): 51–52. 24 May 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  11. ↑ "Barry the Fish With Fingers". Kirkus Reviews. 78 (10): 464. 15 May 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  12. ↑ "Children's Bookshelf". The New York Times. 13 August 2010. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  13. ↑ "Previous Winners". Oxfordshire Book Awards. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  14. ↑ Jenkins, Bob (2013). "A Bold Debut". License! Global. 16 (5): 80–81. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  15. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (17 October 2013). "Nick Picks 'Wand and the Alien'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  16. ↑ Roue, Lucy (29 April 2015). "17th Big Chip Awards shortlist announced". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
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