The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

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John Shelley Illustrator.

Profile:
Born in Birmingham, UK, John Shelley studied illustration under Tony Ross in Manchester then began a career as an illustrator in London, co-founding Facade Art Studios and working extensively in editorial and publishing. His first major picture book The Secret in the Matchbox was runner-up for the 1989 Mother Goose Award in the UK, and received a Parent's Choice Award in the US.

Fascinated by Japanese art, Shelley moved to Tokyo in 1987 and quickly established himself in the commercial illustration market. In addition he has continued to illustrate over 20 children's books for both the Western and Japanese markets. Recent releases include a 4 volume series of Hans Christian Andersen tales Anata no Shiranai Andersen for Hyoronsha.

Shelley is a committee member of JAGDA (Japan Graphic Designers Association) and is the Illustrator Coordinator of SCBWI Tokyo. Visit John Shelley's website at www.jshelley.com

Books

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The Boat in the Tree
Author: Tim Wynne-Jones
Publisher: Front Street Inc
ISBN-13: 978-1-932425-49-9

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Charlie Bone wa Mayonaka ni (Midnight for Charlie Bone)
Author: Jenny Nimmo
Publisher Tokuma Shoten 2006 ISBN: 4-19-862123-3

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MVP*
Author: Douglas Evans, illustrated by John Shelley
Publisher: Front Street Inc, USA 2004
ISBN: 1-932425-13-6

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King Smelly Feet
Author: Hiawyn Oram, illustrated by John Shelley
Publisher: The Andersen Press, UK 2002
ISBN: 1-84270-038-3

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Anata no Shiranai Andersen (4 volume series)
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Hyoronsha, Tokyo 2005
Vol 1 Kage (The Shadow) ISBN: 4-566-02176-9 Vol 2 Yuki Daruma (The Snowman & 3 other tales) ISBN: 4-566-02177-7 Vol 3 Hahaoya (Story of a Mother + The Fir Tree) ISBN: 4-566-02178-5 Vol 4 Ningyo Hime (The Little Mermaid) ISBN: 4-566-02179-3

SCBWI TOKYO
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is the only international organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature.

The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people.

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