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Colin McNaughton

Colin McNaughton (born 18 May 1951) is a British writer and illustrator of over seventy children's books. He is also a poet, focusing mainly on humorous children's poetry. He trained in graphic design at the Central School of Art and Design in London followed by an MA in illustration at the Royal College of Art.

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Colin McNaughton

Name
Colin McNaughton
Born
18 May 1951
Birthplace
Wallsend-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England
Occupation
Illustrator, writer, graphic designer
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
Royal College of Art · Central School of Art and Design · Central Saint Martins
Honours
Nestlé Children's Book Prize
Languages
English

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Colin McNaughton (born 18 May 1951) is a British writer and illustrator of over seventy children's books. He is also a poet, focusing mainly on humorous children's poetry. He trained in graphic design at the Central School of Art and Design in London followed by an MA in illustration at the Royal College of Art.

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Colin McNaughton (born 1951) is a children's writer, illustrator and picture book writer, among other activities, of British nationality. The children's writer was born in Wallsend.

Colin McNaughton was educated at Central Saint Martins, Central School of Art and Design and Royal College of Art. The children's writer worked in Greater London.

Languages used include English. Honours include Nestlé Children's Book Prize.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Honours and memberships
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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