John Shelley began his illustration career in London, his first picture book 'The Secret in the Matchbox' being shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award. From 1987 he lived in Japan for over 20 years, receiving awards for commercial illustration in Tokyo while illustrating more than 40 children's books for Western and Japanese markets.
Now once more based in the UK, he continues to work internationally for a wide range of clients.

SCBWI Board of Advisors,
Association of Illustrators (AOI)
Society of Authors (SOA).

North America Agent:
Laura Rennert
Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Direct: (650) 853 -1976
ljrennert@mac.com
www.andreabrownlit.com