Layn Marlow grew up in Essex. After studying history of art at Reading University, Layn began her career working for the library service. Later, she enrolled as a mature student at Southampton University and received a first class degree in illustration. Layn's beautiful picture books have sold over one million copies and been translated into over twenty languages.

*** Longlisted for the 2025 Derby Children's Picture Book Award ***

Layn Marlow grew up in Essex. After studying history of art at Reading University, Layn began her career working for the library service. Later, she enrolled as a mature student at Southampton University and received a first class degree in illustration. Layn's beautiful picture books have sold over one million copies and been translated into over twenty languages.

*** Longlisted for the 2025 Derby Children's Picture Book Award ***

Layn Marlow grew up in Essex. After studying history of art at Reading University, Layn began her career working for the library service. Later, she enrolled as a mature student at Southampton University and received a first class degree in illustration. Layn's beautiful picture books have sold over one million copies and been translated into over twenty languages.

*** Longlisted for the 2025 Derby Children's Picture Book Award ***