Stanley, Mandy: - Mandy Stanley is an award-winning illustrator, author and designer who has published more than 200 picture, story and activity books for children. Before discovering her passion for writing and illustrating children's books, Mandy worked in the fashion industry, designing clothes, toys and nursery products. She still uses her 3D design skills, learnt from her fashion training, in the design of her books. Mandy is based in her studio in Suffolk, UK, and as well as working on her books, enjoys running workshops and talks for both primary and secondary schools.