Illustrator Alice Melvin was born in the north-east of England and now lives in Scotland. Her first children’s book An A to Z Treasure Hunt was published by Tate in 2007. Alice went on to publish a further eight titles with Tate including Counting Birds, The High Street and Grandma’s House, winning a Book Trust Best New Illustrator Award in 2011. Alice has also worked with Tate on an extensive range of children’s merchandise including many interactive ‘cut-out-and-make’ kits and children’s clothing. Released in 2022 her book Mouse’s Wood is published by Thames and Hudson.
