 She studied art in Ipswich, illustration at the University of Brighton, and did an MA in communication in art and design at the Royal College of Art.She has created a number of children's books including "Billy Bean's Dream", "Follow the Line" and "Little Giant"; and comics such as "Golden Lions" and "Monkey and Spoon".Her graphic novel "Fluffy" appeared in four self-published parts before being collected in one volume by Jonathan Cape in 2007.