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Anna McQuinn
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#FarFromJustCutesy!

Sleepovers


Reviews coming in - they say it's perfect and who am I to argue!
Illustrations, as always, by the fabulous Rosalind Beardshaw
Captures the world of small children and the little details that matter most to them. A first sleepover becomes a life experience that is both joyful and positive.
This is perfect. – A Library Lady
Each exquisitely crafted page gently reassures early readers about this exciting step on the road to independence... perfect for pre-schoolers
– Fabia Turner, CANDID COCOA
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UK & Ireland Edition
"The Lola books are wonderful for kids of all ages and this one is a perfect addition to any collection!"
– KiksBookins on Instagram
I worked 39 years as a preschool and elementary school speech language pathologist.
This book is perfect!
– Jennifer_PageJourneys on Instagram
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USA & Canada Edition
Perfect for any child spending the night with a friend for the first time or any time thereafter. Families of color and those with two-aunt couples may particularly appreciate the representation in it, but Lola’s charm should appeal to all. – Mombian
Are sleepovers an early opportunity for young children to see things through someone else's eyes; to share the experience of living in another household; to think about what it’s like to be a child living in different circumstances... and therefore to imagine what it might be like to instead live this child’s life as part of this household?      I've written a new blog.             It's also on the Articles page.

To buy my books


Please support independent bookshops and buy my books from them whever you can.

If the title you want is not on the shelves, most bookshops can order the book for you. They can look it up on their system, but having the title and format you want in advance will speed up the process.

Some of the titles are available in hardcover and paperback and some (for little kids) are printed on card or board.

All the details are on the
Publishers' websites.

UK & Ireland
Alanna Max Catalogue is here.
Their website is here.
If you're struggling to find the books in ireland, can I recommend Kenny's Online Bookshop

USA & Canada
Charlesbridge website is here.

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Guess who made it on to the Essence 50 Must-Read Black Children's Books of the Past 50 Years!
Yes, it's our girl Lola! Look at what amazing company she's in! Just wow!

About me...

I feel lucky to have a life 100% dedicated to books -
I write and edit books for little kids
and their families.

I'm best known as the author of the Lulu/Lola books, though I've written over 25 picture books.
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I'm also Editor-at-large at AlannaMax.

My media

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I blog and write about gender,
diversity and inclusion.
Click on the Articles tab above
or here to read more.
Click here for the blog.

My Publishers

In the UK and Ireland, the Lulu and Zeki books are books are published by
Alanna Max.


In the US and Canada, Lola and Leo
books are published by
Charlesbridge Publishing.

The Lulu & Zeki books are also published in Denmark by Forlaget Arvids, in Netherlands by Luister, in Brazil by Pallas, in Sweden by EPIX, in Korea by Glburri and in China by ICP.


My books are also published by Barefoot Books, Chicken-House/Scholastic,  Little Tiger, Annick Press and O'Brien Press.



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As well as writing, I am Editor-at-Large at Alanna Max
In 2006 I started Alanna Books and in 2017 partnered with Ken Wilson-Max to form the new Alanna Max. Ken is the Publisher of this even more exciting and dynamic list.
For more, click here.

Alanna Books was shortlisted for the inaugural Independent Publishers Guild's
The Alison Morrison Diversity Award



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