I.G. Oliver

I.G. Oliver is the creator of the first fantasy series to reveal where magic truly began — and its original name: Maragic. An award‑winning author‑illustrator, he brings myth, nature, and adventure together in It’s a Kind of Maragic, winner of The People’s Book Award.

A lifelong creator — in kitchens, classrooms, and now in the realms of myth — Oliver blends folklore, nature, and emotional depth into stories that resonate across generations. His debut series, It’s a Kind of Maragic, winner of The People’s Book Award, invites readers into a world where transformation is power, and magic has a history waiting to be rediscovered.

He writes and illustrates from Derbyshire, drawing inspiration from the wild places that echo through his work.