Allison Parkinson
Author and illustrator
Allison Parkinson
Audience
My podcast is for families, children, teachers – in fact, anyone, of any age, who likes listening to stories.
Services
I write and illustrate children’s books that celebrate diversity. I can also help others share their stories (corporate, personal or fictional) through my copywriting, editing and proofreading services.
Bio
I am a London-based children’s author and illustrator. I write and illustrate picture books and chapter books, published by Tiger’s Eye Books.
My stories take young readers on fun and educational adventures where they can encounter talking tigers and creepy clocks – and make friends with a time-travelling 10-year-old.
My books celebrate diversity. I was inspired to start writing after my daughters (who are mixed race) complained about the lack of leading characters that looked like them – especially in chapter books. By basing many of my characters and illustrations on my daughters, I hope to do my small bit to help more children see themselves at the centre of stories.
In my bi-weekly podcast: Tiger’s Eye Tales, I will be sharing my stories and also recommending children’s books by other authors on a wide range of subjects and themes.
I can also help others share their stories (whether they be corporate, personal or fictional) through my copywriting, editing and proofreading services.
TIGER’S EYE TALES PODCAST
Bi-weekly Fridays at 12pm EST / 5pm GMT