Kes Gray

Kes says that he lives for ideas and that ideas are everything. Having ideas is something that Kes does well and when hes not developing them for advertising clients he is having them for childrens books. When hes not having them for childrens books hes having ideas for film, T.V., toys, restaurants and anything else he can think of!

Kes believes that too many childrens books rely too heavily on the illustrative content and that all books aimed at children should be as well written as they are illustrated. Childrens books, Kes says should be fresh, insightful and fun; a happy marriage between a great idea and a very talented illustrator. Kes gains inspiration and ideas everywhere and thinks that its just a case of spotting them. His best idea to date? Writing childrens books of course!

Gray’s contributions to children’s literature have been recognised with multiple accolades, including the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award and listings among the UK’s top children’s authors.