Lu Fraser

Lu Fraser is a highly acclaimed children's picture book author based in Hampshire, known for her warm, humorous, and heartfelt stories that explore significant themes. Her debut picture book, The Littlest Yak, illustrated by Kate Hindley, achieved extraordinary success since its 2020 release, winning Oscar's Book Prize 2021, Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards for Best Picture Book and Book of the Year 2021, and topping the New York Times bestseller list. The book, which tells the story of Gertie, the littlest yak, learning to celebrate her unique talents, has been translated into 23 languages and adapted into a stage show. Fraser has continued the series with The Littlest Yak: The New Arrival and The Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd Is, and has also written One Camel Called Doug, Ava and The Acorn, and The Forever Bear.