Julie Lacome

Home address:
5/2 Roseneath Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1JH, Scotland
Telephone:
0131 228 2183
Fax:
0131 229 1174


Author type:
Illustrator, Writer
BRAW network:
yes
LL funded:
yes
Biography:

I trained as an illustrator at Edinburgh College of Art and continued my studies in London. I then worked as a freelance illustrator and part-time lecturer at art colleges in Scotland.

I grew up in an artistic family and have loved 'colour' and drawing humorous characters for as long as I can remember. Professionally this has resulted in my illustrating numerous picture books for children and organising 'fun' art-related workshops.

About writer's work:
Over recent years I have concentrated on writing and illustrating children's books of which I have had over 30 published.

I worked as a volunteer in the Neurology Ward of The Sick Children's Hospital in Edinburgh for a number of years. This allowed me to gain knowledge and experience of working with children with various disabilities. In 2007, I also trained as a Learning Assistant to work with children with additional support needs and have some experience of employment in this role within schools in Edinburgh. As I have mild M.S. I have experienced some of the disabilities I've witnessed in the children I've worked with and consequently feel a sense of empathy with them regarding their condition.

About writer's events and projects:

Book readings and workshops with children aged 5 to 8 years involving the children acting out and drawing characters from books. Followed by talk on how I illustrated some of the books and a question-and-answer session.

Language:
English
Age groups:
5-8
Local authorities available to visit:
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyll and Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Fife, Glasgow, Highland, Inverclyde, Midlothian, Moray, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Orkney, Perth and Kinross, Renfrewshire, Scottish Borders, Shetland, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling, West Dunbartonshire, West Lothian

Books written

Reading Round Edinburgh
Written by: Gill Arbuthnott, Keith Gray, Mollie Hunter, Joan Lingard, Nicola Morgan, J K Rowling, Julie Lacome
From its secret underground streets to the top of Arthur's Seat, the city of Edinburgh has been the inspiration for many children's books and writers. This unique guide will help children and adults ...

Books illustrated

Animal Fun (Anthology)
Illustrated by: Julie Lacome
A delightful anthology, packed full of colourful pictures and nursery rhymes featuring animals, including artwork by Julie Lacome, Maureen Roffey, Amy MacDonald and Catherine and Laurence Anholt. Go ...
Buck and his Truck
Written by: Vivian French - Illustrated by: Julie Lacome
Buck and Larry are rivals in the removal business. Buck's truck is old and rusty. Larry's lorry is noisy and dented. They would both love to buy a smart little van. When they get the message wrong ...
Walking through the Jungle
Illustrated by: Julie Lacome
A small child walks, creeps, runs, leaps, swings and, finally, wades through the jungle - hearing animal noises as he goes - in this traditional, everybody-join-in rhyme.