Martha Keswick

Martha Keswick is the author of the popular bilingual Max and Mei picture book series, and the action-packed Pangu comic book series.

Martha graduated from Newcastle University in the UK with a degree in English Literature. She subsequently worked for Chrysalis Distribution in London, and then for the BBC in Hong Kong.

Her keen interest in Chinese culture and the Chinese language led Martha to complete an intensive Mandarin course at the National University of Singapore in 2002.

In 2007, eager to share her love for learning Chinese with her young children - but at the same time frustrated by the scarcity of bilingual storybooks appropriate for children learning Chinese as a second language - Martha was inspired to create the Max and Mei Chinese Zodiac Series. Based on the real-life experiences of her eldest son and his Chinese best friend, the Max and Mei stories have captured the interest and imagination of children around the world ever since.

Following on the success of the Max and Mei books, Martha created the Pangu comic book series in 2010. These exciting stories encourage children to practice reading Chinese characters whilst also introducing them to elements of Chinese culture.

Martha currently lives in Hong Kong with her husband and four children.

Visit www.maxandmei.com or www.ppp.com.hk for more information on Martha and her books.