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Corrie Gorman

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Contact: [email protected]
Local authority: Dundee
Languages: English
Author type: Illustrator
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Corrie Gorman is an illustrator based in bonnie Dundee, Scotland.

Corrie graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in 2017 with a First Class Honours degree in BDes (Hons) Illustration and then completed her MA Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art with Distinction in 2020.

Her first UK illustrated picture book, When We Go To Grandmas House, written by Candy Bee, was published by Harper Collins in May 2025. Corrie’s work is focused on humour, domestic life and everyday relationships. She enjoys creating relatable yet curious characters, embracing the real features of everyday people and highlighting the little moments in everyday life.

Corrie enjoys working with children of all ages, from toddlers to teens, she loves to share her passion for storytelling and observation through talks, presentations and workshops. She also presents illustrated talks about life and work as an illustrator, taking inspiration from your surroundings and editing your work.

If you have an idea about a workshop or activity you would be interested in discussing, Corrie would be happy to hear from you.

Websites featuring the author

Local authorities will visit

Aberdeen City; Angus; Dundee; East Dunbartonshire; Edinburgh City; Falkirk; Fife; Glasgow City; Midlothian; North Lanarkshire; Perth and Kinross; South Lanarkshire; Stirling; West Lothian

Events will deliver

Live drawing; Mentoring; Panel event; Professional development, CLPL or CPD; Reading; Talk; Workshop

Audience will work with

Care-experienced people; Carers; English as an additional language (EAL); Intergenerational learning; People experiencing mental health problems; Reluctant readers; Vulnerable young people (under 18); Young people in the community (e.g. Youth clubs, Guides, Scouts); Young people with additional support needs (under 18) (ASN/SEN)

Topics of work

Adventure; Ageing; Animals; Childhood; Comedy, humour & funny books; Editing & editing your own work; Family; Fantasy; First experiences for younger readers; Friendship; Picture books; Publishing & getting published

Age groups published for

Children

Age groups will work with

0-2; 3-5; 6-8; 9-11; 12-14; 15-18; 18+

Audience size

0-10; 11-30; 31-100; 100-500