Leo Timmers

• Name — Leo Timmers • Born — 1970 • Occupation — Writer and illustrator • Known for — Children's books • Notable Works — Monkey on the Run, Elephant Island

He started creating comics when he was eight or nine years old, and self-published one of them a few years later. He studied graphic design and published his first real book, Blij met mij, in 2000. His 2019 book Monkey on the Run was listed as one of the 10 best illustrated books of the year by The New York Times. In 2022, Elephant Island was listed as one of the 10 best children's books of the year by The New York Times. His works have been translated in at least 25 languages. Two of his works have been turned into animated series: Ziggy and the zootram and Derek the Deep-Sea Doctor.

Leo Timmers is recorded with the occupation graphic designer. Recorded with the occupation comics creator. Recorded with the occupation illustrator. Recorded with the occupation writer. Recorded as illustrator, writer, graphic designer and comics creator. Career and activity. Timmers worked in children's and young adult literature, illustration, graphic design and young adult literature. He was employed by HUMO, Knack, De Standaard and De Groene Amsterdammer.