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'''Morag Hood''' is a Scottish writer and illustrator of children's books. Her primary medium is [[lino printing]], although she uses a variety of tehniques in her work. Her stories rely on interplay between text and illustration, creating space in the narrative for young readers to fill in. Many of her stories concern relationships, inclusion and prejudice. She has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the [[Cambridge School of Art]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/wimbledon-college-of-arts/stories/morag-hood-from-costume-to-childrens-books|title=Morag Hood - From Costume to Children’s Books|last=Wimbledon|date=2019-02-28|website=Wimbledon|language=en|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> Hood was the winner of the [[United Kingdom Literacy Association|UKLA book awards]] in the 3&ndash;6 category in 2018, for ''Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea'', and in 2019 for ''I am Bat''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ukla.org/news/story/ukla-book-award-winners-2019|title=​UKLA BOOK AWARD WINNERS 2019|website=ukla.org|language=en|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref> Her books have been nominated for several other awards, including the [[Kate Greenaway Medal]] in 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/press.php?release=pres_2017_nominations_greenaway.html|title=The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards|website=www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/press.php?release=pres_2018_Nominations_Greenaway.html|title=The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards|website=www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref> and 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/press.php?release=pres_2019_nominations_greenaway.html|title=The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards|website=www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>
'''Morag Hood''' is a Scottish writer and illustrator of children's books. Her primary medium is [[lino printing]], although she uses a variety of tehniques in her work. Her stories rely on interplay between text and illustration, creating space in the narrative for young readers to fill in. Many of her stories concern relationships, inclusion and prejudice. She has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the [[Cambridge School of Art]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/wimbledon-college-of-arts/stories/morag-hood-from-costume-to-childrens-books|title=Morag Hood - From Costume to Children's Books|last=Wimbledon|date=2019-02-28|website=Wimbledon|language=en|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> Hood was the winner of the [[United Kingdom Literacy Association|UKLA book awards]] in the 3&ndash;6 category in 2018, for ''Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea'', and in 2019 for ''I am Bat''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ukla.org/news/story/ukla-book-award-winners-2019|title=​UKLA BOOK AWARD WINNERS 2019|website=ukla.org|language=en|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref> Her books have been nominated for several other awards, including the [[Kate Greenaway Medal]] in 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/press.php?release=pres_2017_nominations_greenaway.html|title=The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards|website=www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/press.php?release=pres_2018_Nominations_Greenaway.html|title=The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards|website=www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref> and 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/press.php?release=pres_2019_nominations_greenaway.html|title=The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards|website=www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>


==Published works==
==Published works==
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=== As author and illustrator ===
=== As author and illustrator ===


* ''Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea'' was Hood's first book, published in 2017. The work deals with a pea and a carrot who are friends with different abilities and limitations.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/953925098|title=Colin and Lee, carrot and pea|last=Hood, Morag,|isbn=9781509808946|location=London|oclc=953925098}}</ref> [[Kirkus Reviews]] described the book as having "understated humor" and "thought-provoking illustrations."<ref>https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/morag-hood/carrot-and-pea/</ref> [[Booklist]]'s reviewer wrote that the book accessibly conveys "the familiar, welcome theme of accepting and embracing differences".<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://www.booklistonline.com/Carrot-and-Pea-An-Unlikely-Friendship-Morag-Hood/pid=8694698|title=Carrot and Pea: An Unlikely Friendship, by Morag Hood {{!}} Booklist Online|last=than 200|first=Booklist Online: More|last2=Librarians|first2=000 Book Reviews for|last3=Groups|first3=Book|last4=Association|first4=book lovers-from the trusted experts at the American Library}}</ref> The book won the 2018 [[UKLA Book Awards]] in the 3 to 6 category.<ref>https://ukla.org/resources/details/the-ukla-book-awards-winners-2018</ref>
* ''Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea'' was Hood's first book, published in 2017. The work deals with a pea and a carrot who are friends with different abilities and limitations.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Colin and Lee, carrot and pea|last=Hood, Morag|isbn=9781509808946|location=London|oclc=953925098|date = 2016-06-16}}</ref> [[Kirkus Reviews]] described the book as having "understated humor" and "thought-provoking illustrations."<ref>https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/morag-hood/carrot-and-pea/</ref> [[Booklist]]'s reviewer wrote that the book accessibly conveys "the familiar, welcome theme of accepting and embracing differences".<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://www.booklistonline.com/Carrot-and-Pea-An-Unlikely-Friendship-Morag-Hood/pid=8694698|title=Carrot and Pea: An Unlikely Friendship, by Morag Hood {{!}} Booklist Online|last=than 200|first=Booklist Online: More|last2=Librarians|first2=000 Book Reviews for|last3=Groups|first3=Book|last4=Association|first4=book lovers-from the trusted experts at the American Library}}</ref> The book won the 2018 [[UKLA Book Awards]] in the 3 to 6 category.<ref>https://ukla.org/resources/details/the-ukla-book-awards-winners-2018</ref>


* ''I am Bat'', published in 2017, tells the story of a fruit bat with a preference for cherries. After the cherries disappear the bat is instead pleased to discover a pear.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/999381062|title=I am bat|last=Hood, Morag (Illustrator),|date=2017|publisher=Two Hoots|isbn=9781509834617|location=London|oclc=999381062}}</ref> Kirkus Reviews described the bat's adaptability as amusing and praised the book for its "eloquent brevity".<ref>https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/morag-hood/i-am-bat/</ref> The book formed part of a package distributed to primary 1 pupils in Scotland in November 2018 by the [[Scottish Book Trust]].<ref>https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/culture/books/half-a-million-books-given-to-scottish-children/</ref> Like Hood's first book, ''I am Bat'' won the 2019 [[UKLA Book Awards]] in the 3 to 6 category.<ref>{{cite web |title=UKLA BOOK AWARD WINNERS 2019 |url=https://ukla.org/news/story/ukla-book-award-winners-2019 |website=UK Literacy Association |accessdate=20 July 2019}}</ref>
* ''I am Bat'', published in 2017, tells the story of a fruit bat with a preference for cherries. After the cherries disappear the bat is instead pleased to discover a pear.<ref>{{Cite book|title=I am bat|last=Hood, Morag (Illustrator)|date=2017|publisher=Two Hoots|isbn=9781509834617|location=London|oclc=999381062}}</ref> Kirkus Reviews described the bat's adaptability as amusing and praised the book for its "eloquent brevity".<ref>https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/morag-hood/i-am-bat/</ref> The book formed part of a package distributed to primary 1 pupils in Scotland in November 2018 by the [[Scottish Book Trust]].<ref>https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/culture/books/half-a-million-books-given-to-scottish-children/</ref> Like Hood's first book, ''I am Bat'' won the 2019 [[UKLA Book Awards]] in the 3 to 6 category.<ref>{{cite web |title=UKLA BOOK AWARD WINNERS 2019 |url=https://ukla.org/news/story/ukla-book-award-winners-2019 |website=UK Literacy Association |accessdate=20 July 2019}}</ref>


*''The Steves'', published in 2018, is about two puffins both of wich are named Steve. Neither Steve wishes to adapt his name to differentiate from the other.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1030930205|title=The Steves|last=Hood, Morag,|isbn=9781509834839|location=London|oclc=1030930205}}</ref> "Hood employs simple, childlike syntax, including just enough grossness to ensure giggles from young readers,"<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/morag-hood/the-steves/|title=THE STEVES by Morag Hood , Morag Hood {{!}} Kirkus Reviews|language=en}}</ref> writes Kirkus. [[The Guardian]] included the book in a list of the best new picture books and novels for children in the spring 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/apr/28/childrens-and-teens-roundup-best-new-picture-books-and-novels|title=Children’s and teens roundup: the best new picture books and novels|last=Williams|first=Imogen Russell|date=2018-04-28|work=The Guardian|access-date=2019-07-20|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
*''The Steves'', published in 2018, is about two puffins both of wich are named Steve. Neither Steve wishes to adapt his name to differentiate from the other.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Steves|last=Hood, Morag|isbn=9781509834839|location=London|oclc=1030930205|date = 2018-04-05}}</ref> "Hood employs simple, childlike syntax, including just enough grossness to ensure giggles from young readers,"<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/morag-hood/the-steves/|title=THE STEVES by Morag Hood , Morag Hood {{!}} Kirkus Reviews|language=en}}</ref> writes Kirkus. [[The Guardian]] included the book in a list of the best new picture books and novels for children in the spring 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/apr/28/childrens-and-teens-roundup-best-new-picture-books-and-novels|title=Children's and teens roundup: the best new picture books and novels|last=Williams|first=Imogen Russell|date=2018-04-28|work=The Guardian|access-date=2019-07-20|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
*''When Grandad was a Penguin'', published in 2018, tells the story of a grandfather who seems somewhat altered: His clothes no longer fit, his interests lean strongly toward fish and he starts dwelling in odd places around the house. After a call from the zoo it turns out that due to a mix-up the grandfather has been dwelling in the penguin enclosure, while a penguin has taken up residence at the grandfather's house.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/970604897|title=When Grandad was a penguin|last=Hood, Morag,|isbn=9781509814015|location=London|oclc=970604897}}</ref> In a review in [[The Times Literary Supplement]] Imogen Russell Williams writes that the book "...is a ­succession of deadpan visual jokes of the best, most child-involving kind, where the sparse text always plays the straight man to the illustration’s punchline."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/public/heavenly-hurt-fantasy-fiction/|title=The transformative power of fantasy fiction {{!}} Imogen Russell Williams|website=TheTLS|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref>
*''When Grandad was a Penguin'', published in 2018, tells the story of a grandfather who seems somewhat altered: His clothes no longer fit, his interests lean strongly toward fish and he starts dwelling in odd places around the house. After a call from the zoo it turns out that due to a mix-up the grandfather has been dwelling in the penguin enclosure, while a penguin has taken up residence at the grandfather's house.<ref>{{Cite book|title=When Grandad was a penguin|last=Hood, Morag|isbn=9781509814015|location=London|oclc=970604897|date = 2017-01-26}}</ref> In a review in [[The Times Literary Supplement]] Imogen Russell Williams writes that the book "...is a ­succession of deadpan visual jokes of the best, most child-involving kind, where the sparse text always plays the straight man to the illustration’s punchline."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/public/heavenly-hurt-fantasy-fiction/|title=The transformative power of fantasy fiction {{!}} Imogen Russell Williams|website=TheTLS|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref>


*''Aalfred and Aalbert'', published in 2019, tells the story of two [[aardvark]]<nowiki/>[[aardvark|s]] who have different sleep cycles and seem destined never to meet. A bird takes on the role of match-maker, determined to arrange a meeting, but the project seems doomed to fail. Finally the two do meet and live happily ever after.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1079343020|title=Aalfred and Aalbert|last=Hood, Morag (Illustrator),|isbn=9781509842940|location=London|oclc=1079343020}}</ref> The Times Literary Supplement called the book a "superbly comic though still subtle and understated gay love story."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/public/lgbtq-childrens-books-juno-dawson/|title=New fiction for children and young adults on an LGBTQ theme|website=TheTLS|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> Kirkus reviews writes that the "simple, deadpan narrative shows flashes of laugh-out-loud moments."<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/morag-hood/aalfred-and-aalbert/|title=AALFRED AND AALBERT by Morag Hood , Morag Hood {{!}} Kirkus Reviews|language=en}}</ref>
*''Aalfred and Aalbert'', published in 2019, tells the story of two [[aardvark]]<nowiki/>[[aardvark|s]] who have different sleep cycles and seem destined never to meet. A bird takes on the role of match-maker, determined to arrange a meeting, but the project seems doomed to fail. Finally the two do meet and live happily ever after.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Aalfred and Aalbert|last=Hood, Morag (Illustrator)|isbn=9781509842940|location=London|oclc=1079343020|date = 2019-01-24}}</ref> The Times Literary Supplement called the book a "superbly comic though still subtle and understated gay love story."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/public/lgbtq-childrens-books-juno-dawson/|title=New fiction for children and young adults on an LGBTQ theme|website=TheTLS|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> Kirkus reviews writes that the "simple, deadpan narrative shows flashes of laugh-out-loud moments."<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/morag-hood/aalfred-and-aalbert/|title=AALFRED AND AALBERT by Morag Hood , Morag Hood {{!}} Kirkus Reviews|language=en}}</ref>


*''Brenda is a Sheep'', published in 2019, tells the story of a an unusal sheep, named Brenda. Brenda has gray, sleek fur, long teeth and does not care for grass. The other sheep in the flock adore their friend Brenda, even as Brenda's hunger grows and she starts planning a great feast, which will require a lot of [[mint sauce]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1104042909|title=Brenda is a sheep|last=Hood, Morag (Illustrator),|isbn=9781509842964|location=London|oclc=1104042909}}</ref> A review in the [[Lancashire Post]] says: "Brenda Is A Sheep is full of [...] clever playfulness, imaginative power and endearing mischievousness."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lep.co.uk/whats-on/sky-high-discoveries-robot-mischief-and-hidden-wonders-by-various-authors-book-reviews-1-9867932|title=Sky-high discoveries, robot mischief and hidden wonders by various authors - book reviews|website=www.lep.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref>
*''Brenda is a Sheep'', published in 2019, tells the story of a an unusal sheep, named Brenda. Brenda has gray, sleek fur, long teeth and does not care for grass. The other sheep in the flock adore their friend Brenda, even as Brenda's hunger grows and she starts planning a great feast, which will require a lot of [[mint sauce]].<ref>{{Cite book|title=Brenda is a sheep|last=Hood, Morag (Illustrator)|isbn=9781509842964|location=London|oclc=1104042909|date = 2019-07-09}}</ref> A review in the [[Lancashire Post]] says: "Brenda Is A Sheep is full of [...] clever playfulness, imaginative power and endearing mischievousness."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lep.co.uk/whats-on/sky-high-discoveries-robot-mischief-and-hidden-wonders-by-various-authors-book-reviews-1-9867932|title=Sky-high discoveries, robot mischief and hidden wonders by various authors - book reviews|website=www.lep.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref>


=== As author ===
=== As author ===


*''Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert'', was published in 2018 and is illustrated by [[Ella Okstad]]. The book describes the daily trials of a young girl, Sophie Johnson, who devotes her life to exploring unicorns but utterly fails to recognise one which wanders into her home.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1032594475|title=Sophie Johnson : unicorn expert|last=Hood, Morag (Illustrator),|others=Okstad, Ella K.,|isbn=9781471145629|location=London|oclc=1032594475}}</ref> [[Books for Keeps]] describes the book as a "skilful combination of text and illustration, each supporting the other while still leaving gaps for the reader to fill in".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/230/childrens-books/reviews/sophie-johnson-unicorn-expert|title=Children's Books - Reviews - Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert {{!}} BfK No. 230|website=booksforkeeps.co.uk|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref>
*''Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert'', was published in 2018 and is illustrated by [[Ella Okstad]]. The book describes the daily trials of a young girl, Sophie Johnson, who devotes her life to exploring unicorns but utterly fails to recognise one which wanders into her home.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Sophie Johnson : unicorn expert|last=Hood, Morag (Illustrator)|others=Okstad, Ella K.|isbn=9781471145629|location=London|oclc=1032594475|date = 2018-04-05}}</ref> [[Books for Keeps]] describes the book as a "skilful combination of text and illustration, each supporting the other while still leaving gaps for the reader to fill in".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/230/childrens-books/reviews/sophie-johnson-unicorn-expert|title=Children's Books - Reviews - Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert {{!}} BfK No. 230|website=booksforkeeps.co.uk|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref>
*''Sophie Johnson: Detective Genius'' is a sequel of the previous book, published in 2019 and also illustrated by Ella Okstad. In this story Sophie has decided to turn to detective work, and is busy tutoring her toys, younger sibling and pets about the profession. While Sophie drones on about her impressive detective skills, her dog solves a couple of crimes unnoticed by Sophie.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1090443028|title=Sophie Johnson : detective genius|last=Hood, Morag (Illustrator),|others=Okstad, Ella K.,|isbn=9781471145643|location=London|oclc=1090443028}}</ref> "I was impressed by the way the words and pictures work seamlessly together and I simply loved some of the scenarios and details used to contrast Sophie’s words with the true situation," writes Madge Eekal <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.madgereviews.co.uk/sophie-johnson-detective-genius-by-morag-hood-and-ella-okstad/|title=Sophie Johnson: Detective Genius by Morag Hood and Ella Okstad|date=2019-06-04|website=Madge Eekal Reviews|language=en|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> and Booklist claimed the book "An entertaining story, touched with whimsy, that unicorn aficionados especially will enjoy."<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://www.booklistonline.com/Carrot-and-Pea-An-Unlikely-Friendship-Morag-Hood/pid=8694698|title=Carrot and Pea: An Unlikely Friendship, by Morag Hood {{!}} Booklist Online|last=than 200|first=Booklist Online: More|last2=Librarians|first2=000 Book Reviews for|last3=Groups|first3=Book|last4=Association|first4=book lovers-from the trusted experts at the American Library}}</ref>
*''Sophie Johnson: Detective Genius'' is a sequel of the previous book, published in 2019 and also illustrated by Ella Okstad. In this story Sophie has decided to turn to detective work, and is busy tutoring her toys, younger sibling and pets about the profession. While Sophie drones on about her impressive detective skills, her dog solves a couple of crimes unnoticed by Sophie.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Sophie Johnson : detective genius|last=Hood, Morag (Illustrator)|others=Okstad, Ella K.|isbn=9781471145643|location=London|oclc=1090443028|date = 2019-05-30}}</ref> "I was impressed by the way the words and pictures work seamlessly together and I simply loved some of the scenarios and details used to contrast Sophie’s words with the true situation," writes Madge Eekal <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.madgereviews.co.uk/sophie-johnson-detective-genius-by-morag-hood-and-ella-okstad/|title=Sophie Johnson: Detective Genius by Morag Hood and Ella Okstad|date=2019-06-04|website=Madge Eekal Reviews|language=en|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> and Booklist claimed the book "An entertaining story, touched with whimsy, that unicorn aficionados especially will enjoy."<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://www.booklistonline.com/Carrot-and-Pea-An-Unlikely-Friendship-Morag-Hood/pid=8694698|title=Carrot and Pea: An Unlikely Friendship, by Morag Hood {{!}} Booklist Online|last=than 200|first=Booklist Online: More|last2=Librarians|first2=000 Book Reviews for|last3=Groups|first3=Book|last4=Association|first4=book lovers-from the trusted experts at the American Library}}</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==


Hood has a BA in Costume design from [[Wimbledon College of Arts]] and an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the [[Cambridge School of Art]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/wimbledon-college-of-arts/stories/morag-hood-from-costume-to-childrens-books|title=Morag Hood - From Costume to Children’s Books|last=Wimbledon|date=2019-02-28|website=Wimbledon|language=en|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> As an art student she entered the competition for the Macmillan Prize and both of her entries were shortlisted.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wordsandpics.org/2018/05/featured-illustrator-morag-hood.html|title=FEATURED ILLUSTRATOR Morag Hood|website=Words & Pictures|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> Prior to her writing career, she worked with several theatre companies as a costume designer, including the [[Young Vic]], before realising she wanted to create children's books.<ref>http://www.moraghood.co.uk/about.html</ref> She lives in [[Edinburgh]] with her husband, Icelandic writer [[Snorri Hergill Kristjánsson|Snorri Kristjánsson]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir|url=https://www.mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2017/02/25/kennir_ensku_i_finum_einkaskola/|title=Íslendingurinn sem kennir ensku í fínum einkaskóla|website=www.mbl.is|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>
Hood has a BA in Costume design from [[Wimbledon College of Arts]] and an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the [[Cambridge School of Art]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/wimbledon-college-of-arts/stories/morag-hood-from-costume-to-childrens-books|title=Morag Hood - From Costume to Children's Books|last=Wimbledon|date=2019-02-28|website=Wimbledon|language=en|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> As an art student she entered the competition for the Macmillan Prize and both of her entries were shortlisted.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wordsandpics.org/2018/05/featured-illustrator-morag-hood.html|title=FEATURED ILLUSTRATOR Morag Hood|website=Words & Pictures|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref> Prior to her writing career, she worked with several theatre companies as a costume designer, including the [[Young Vic]], before realising she wanted to create children's books.<ref>http://www.moraghood.co.uk/about.html</ref> She lives in [[Edinburgh]] with her husband, Icelandic writer [[Snorri Hergill Kristjánsson|Snorri Kristjánsson]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir|url=https://www.mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2017/02/25/kennir_ensku_i_finum_einkaskola/|title=Íslendingurinn sem kennir ensku í fínum einkaskóla|website=www.mbl.is|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>


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==External links==

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This sandbox is in the article namespace. Either move this page into your userspace, or remove the {{User sandbox}} template. Morag Hood is a Scottish writer and illustrator of children's books. Her primary medium is lino printing, although she uses a variety of tehniques in her work. Her stories rely on interplay between text and illustration, creating space in the narrative for young readers to fill in. Many of her stories concern relationships, inclusion and prejudice. She has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art.[1] Hood was the winner of the UKLA book awards in the 3–6 category in 2018, for Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea, and in 2019 for I am Bat.[2] Her books have been nominated for several other awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2017[3], 2018[4] and 2019.[5]

Published works

Hood is primarily published by the Two Hoots, an imprint of Macmillan Publishers. The Sophie Johnson series is published by Simon & Schuster.

As author and illustrator

  • Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea was Hood's first book, published in 2017. The work deals with a pea and a carrot who are friends with different abilities and limitations.[6] Kirkus Reviews described the book as having "understated humor" and "thought-provoking illustrations."[7] Booklist's reviewer wrote that the book accessibly conveys "the familiar, welcome theme of accepting and embracing differences".[8] The book won the 2018 UKLA Book Awards in the 3 to 6 category.[9]
  • I am Bat, published in 2017, tells the story of a fruit bat with a preference for cherries. After the cherries disappear the bat is instead pleased to discover a pear.[10] Kirkus Reviews described the bat's adaptability as amusing and praised the book for its "eloquent brevity".[11] The book formed part of a package distributed to primary 1 pupils in Scotland in November 2018 by the Scottish Book Trust.[12] Like Hood's first book, I am Bat won the 2019 UKLA Book Awards in the 3 to 6 category.[13]
  • The Steves, published in 2018, is about two puffins both of wich are named Steve. Neither Steve wishes to adapt his name to differentiate from the other.[14] "Hood employs simple, childlike syntax, including just enough grossness to ensure giggles from young readers,"[15] writes Kirkus. The Guardian included the book in a list of the best new picture books and novels for children in the spring 2018.[16]
  • When Grandad was a Penguin, published in 2018, tells the story of a grandfather who seems somewhat altered: His clothes no longer fit, his interests lean strongly toward fish and he starts dwelling in odd places around the house. After a call from the zoo it turns out that due to a mix-up the grandfather has been dwelling in the penguin enclosure, while a penguin has taken up residence at the grandfather's house.[17] In a review in The Times Literary Supplement Imogen Russell Williams writes that the book "...is a ­succession of deadpan visual jokes of the best, most child-involving kind, where the sparse text always plays the straight man to the illustration’s punchline."[18]
  • Aalfred and Aalbert, published in 2019, tells the story of two aardvarks who have different sleep cycles and seem destined never to meet. A bird takes on the role of match-maker, determined to arrange a meeting, but the project seems doomed to fail. Finally the two do meet and live happily ever after.[19] The Times Literary Supplement called the book a "superbly comic though still subtle and understated gay love story."[20] Kirkus reviews writes that the "simple, deadpan narrative shows flashes of laugh-out-loud moments."[21]
  • Brenda is a Sheep, published in 2019, tells the story of a an unusal sheep, named Brenda. Brenda has gray, sleek fur, long teeth and does not care for grass. The other sheep in the flock adore their friend Brenda, even as Brenda's hunger grows and she starts planning a great feast, which will require a lot of mint sauce.[22] A review in the Lancashire Post says: "Brenda Is A Sheep is full of [...] clever playfulness, imaginative power and endearing mischievousness."[23]

As author

  • Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert, was published in 2018 and is illustrated by Ella Okstad. The book describes the daily trials of a young girl, Sophie Johnson, who devotes her life to exploring unicorns but utterly fails to recognise one which wanders into her home.[24] Books for Keeps describes the book as a "skilful combination of text and illustration, each supporting the other while still leaving gaps for the reader to fill in".[25]
  • Sophie Johnson: Detective Genius is a sequel of the previous book, published in 2019 and also illustrated by Ella Okstad. In this story Sophie has decided to turn to detective work, and is busy tutoring her toys, younger sibling and pets about the profession. While Sophie drones on about her impressive detective skills, her dog solves a couple of crimes unnoticed by Sophie.[26] "I was impressed by the way the words and pictures work seamlessly together and I simply loved some of the scenarios and details used to contrast Sophie’s words with the true situation," writes Madge Eekal [27] and Booklist claimed the book "An entertaining story, touched with whimsy, that unicorn aficionados especially will enjoy."[28]

Biography

Hood has a BA in Costume design from Wimbledon College of Arts and an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art.[29] As an art student she entered the competition for the Macmillan Prize and both of her entries were shortlisted.[30] Prior to her writing career, she worked with several theatre companies as a costume designer, including the Young Vic, before realising she wanted to create children's books.[31] She lives in Edinburgh with her husband, Icelandic writer Snorri Kristjánsson.[32]

Personal website

References

  1. ^ Wimbledon (2019-02-28). "Morag Hood - From Costume to Children's Books". Wimbledon. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  2. ^ "​UKLA BOOK AWARD WINNERS 2019". ukla.org. Retrieved 2019-07-19. {{cite web}}: zero width space character in |title= at position 1 (help)
  3. ^ "The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards". www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
  4. ^ "The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards". www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
  5. ^ "The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards". www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
  6. ^ Hood, Morag (2016-06-16). Colin and Lee, carrot and pea. London. ISBN 9781509808946. OCLC 953925098.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  7. ^ https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/morag-hood/carrot-and-pea/
  8. ^ than 200, Booklist Online: More; Librarians, 000 Book Reviews for; Groups, Book; Association, book lovers-from the trusted experts at the American Library. Carrot and Pea: An Unlikely Friendship, by Morag Hood | Booklist Online.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ https://ukla.org/resources/details/the-ukla-book-awards-winners-2018
  10. ^ Hood, Morag (Illustrator) (2017). I am bat. London: Two Hoots. ISBN 9781509834617. OCLC 999381062.
  11. ^ https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/morag-hood/i-am-bat/
  12. ^ https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/culture/books/half-a-million-books-given-to-scottish-children/
  13. ^ "UKLA BOOK AWARD WINNERS 2019". UK Literacy Association. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  14. ^ Hood, Morag (2018-04-05). The Steves. London. ISBN 9781509834839. OCLC 1030930205.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  15. ^ THE STEVES by Morag Hood , Morag Hood | Kirkus Reviews.
  16. ^ Williams, Imogen Russell (2018-04-28). "Children's and teens roundup: the best new picture books and novels". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  17. ^ Hood, Morag (2017-01-26). When Grandad was a penguin. London. ISBN 9781509814015. OCLC 970604897.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  18. ^ "The transformative power of fantasy fiction | Imogen Russell Williams". TheTLS. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  19. ^ Hood, Morag (Illustrator) (2019-01-24). Aalfred and Aalbert. London. ISBN 9781509842940. OCLC 1079343020.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  20. ^ "New fiction for children and young adults on an LGBTQ theme". TheTLS. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  21. ^ AALFRED AND AALBERT by Morag Hood , Morag Hood | Kirkus Reviews.
  22. ^ Hood, Morag (Illustrator) (2019-07-09). Brenda is a sheep. London. ISBN 9781509842964. OCLC 1104042909.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  23. ^ "Sky-high discoveries, robot mischief and hidden wonders by various authors - book reviews". www.lep.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  24. ^ Hood, Morag (Illustrator) (2018-04-05). Sophie Johnson : unicorn expert. Okstad, Ella K. London. ISBN 9781471145629. OCLC 1032594475.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  25. ^ "Children's Books - Reviews - Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert | BfK No. 230". booksforkeeps.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  26. ^ Hood, Morag (Illustrator) (2019-05-30). Sophie Johnson : detective genius. Okstad, Ella K. London. ISBN 9781471145643. OCLC 1090443028.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  27. ^ "Sophie Johnson: Detective Genius by Morag Hood and Ella Okstad". Madge Eekal Reviews. 2019-06-04. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  28. ^ than 200, Booklist Online: More; Librarians, 000 Book Reviews for; Groups, Book; Association, book lovers-from the trusted experts at the American Library. Carrot and Pea: An Unlikely Friendship, by Morag Hood | Booklist Online.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  29. ^ Wimbledon (2019-02-28). "Morag Hood - From Costume to Children's Books". Wimbledon. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  30. ^ "FEATURED ILLUSTRATOR Morag Hood". Words & Pictures. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  31. ^ http://www.moraghood.co.uk/about.html
  32. ^ Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir. "Íslendingurinn sem kennir ensku í fínum einkaskóla". www.mbl.is. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
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