Jim Smith (author)

Jim Smith
Jim Smith, Waterstones, Piccadilly, London, December 2018
Born1975 (age 50–51)
London, England
OccupationsAuthor, illustrator, designer
AwardsRoald Dahl Funny Prize 2013
The Laugh Out Loud Children's Book Awards 2017
Websitewaldopancake.com/about/

Jim Smith is a British author, illustrator and designer who is behind the gift and card range, Waldo Pancake, Head of Design for franchise chain Puccino Coffee as well as creator of the award-winning children's series Barry Loser. I Am Still Not a Loser, Smith's second book in the Barry Loser Series, won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2013 for funniest book for children aged 7–14. And the second book in the spin-off series Future Ratboy won The Laugh Out Loud Children's Book Awards in 2017 for 6–8-year olds.

Novels

Barry Loser

Collection / ominibus

F Ratboy

References

  1. ↑ "Caroline Sheldon Illustrators—Books, film and television". www.carolinesheldonillustrators.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "Amazon.co.uk: Jim Smith: Books, Biogs, Audiobooks, Discussions". www.amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  3. 1 2 Chilton, Martin (10 December 2013). "Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013 – winners announced!". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  4. ↑ Jim Smith wins at the Lollies 2017! Retrieved 1 August 2021.