Rose Robbins

Rose Robbins has been creating stories and drawing characters for as long as she can remember. She created her first book: “the actual truth of dinosaurs” at the age of 8 when she received a stapler for her birthday. This was met by universal acclaim by her two parents.

Eventually her love of art and storytelling led to completing a Master's degree in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. Alongside her writing and illustration practice she has worked and trained as a teacher, specialising in art and supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. During this time, she discovered the incredible world of sensory storytelling, which changed the way she thought about the accessibility of books and reading.

Today, Rose writes and illustrates children’s books that celebrate neurodiversity, disability, and inclusion. Many of her stories are inspired by her own experiences, exploring friendship, family, and the joy of finding new ways to communicate. Her book “Me and My Sister” was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s book prize in 2019, and her book “Talking is Not My Thing” was selected for the 2021 IBBY collection of outstanding books for young people with disabilities, as well as being nominated for the Carnegie medal.

Rose has always loved comics and is currently working on a graphic novel trilogy called Cat School, which along with her other books is already translated into several languages. She regularly visits schools and libraries, encouraging children to embrace creativity, ask questions, and recognise that everyone's story matters.

Rose lives in London, where she continues to create stories, draw, and advocate for more inclusive children's books that help every reader feel seen. She now owns at least 3 staplers.