Jane Preece

Jane spent many years working as an EYFS and primary teacher. She spent hours reading picture books, chapter books and poetry out loud to delighted young audiences. Jane loves the impact that a good story has on a child, emotionally and educationally!

With a vivid imagination, even from an early age, Jane always loved making up and telling stories. As a mum and teacher, she made up rhymes and songs to share with her own children and the children that she taught.

Jane's background is in art and design. She worked as a textile designer and design lecturer and sold many paintings over the years. Some years ago she was lucky enough to be one of the winners in the Channel 4 Self Portrait competition. Along with the other finalists, her art work was exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery and then travelled to various galleries in the UK.

Her ambition is to share her passion for storytelling and illustration with a wide audience.

Oliver Lum and the Bubblegum was the first published picture book that Jane wrote and illustrated. In October 2021 Jane published her sequel; Oliver Lum and the Prickly Plum. Prior to publishing her own picture books, Jane previously illustrated for other authors.

She's a mum to two wonderful teenage girls and a rather plump ginger and white cat! She's a wife, daughter and good friend. In her limited spare time she avidly reads, cooks, paints, gardens, dances and goes for long walks.

A message from Jane

"I hope that you enjoy my story books and please remember to leave a review. Thank you x"

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