Cressida Cowell: Award-Winning Author-Illustrator of How to Train Your Dragon
Cressida Cowell is an award-winning author-illustrator and the creator of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. On Monday 12 September, she shared her expertise with Portsmouth children at two special events.
Background
Cressida Cowell was born in London in 1966 and studied English Literature at Oxford University. She has written and illustrated over 15 books, including the How to Train Your Dragon series. Her books have been translated into over 40 languages and adapted into two DreamWorks films.
How to Train Your Dragon
The How to Train Your Dragon series follows the adventures of a young Viking named Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. Hiccup must learn to train dragons in order to save his people from the evil Drago. The series has won numerous awards, including the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize, the Red House Children’s Book Award, and the Blue Peter Book Award.
Portsmouth Events
At the Portsmouth events, Cressida Cowell shared her experiences as an author-illustrator and discussed the importance of reading and writing. She also shared her advice for aspiring authors and illustrators.
Cowell said, “I think it’s really important to encourage children to read and write. It’s so important to get children excited about books and stories. I hope that my books will inspire children to create their own stories and characters.”
Conclusion
Cressida Cowell is an award-winning author-illustrator and the creator of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. She shared her expertise with Portsmouth children at two special events on Monday 12 September. Cowell discussed the importance of reading and writing and shared her advice for aspiring authors and illustrators.