Anna McQuinn

NEW!! Something gorgeous in 2021

2020 was a HARD year. So it's great to have something to look forward to in 2021. First up NEW Zeki!

It's OUT! And I think they like it!

this latest deceptively simple title in the highly popular Zeki series is expertly crafted with effortless rhyming couplets and comforting rhythm... READ MORE

a joy filled look at a baby’s typical day featuring those everyday moments that are in reality the important moments at the heart of a toddler’s life... READ MORE

Zeki Loves Mummy (UK) in February 2021 - click here for more
Zeki Loves Daddy (UK) May 2021

Leo Loves Mommy (US edition) March 18th 2021
Leo Loves Daddy (US) March 2021 - click here for more

A little nervous about heading back to school after lockdown?
Lulu can help...

Recent question on Twitter & responses –
"Does anyone know of a good picture book for a friend’s two year old who is reluctantly starting nursery?"
Charlotte Hacking at CLPE: This, by Anna McQuinn is the perfect book for you. It’s an absolute must for children starting pre-school or nursery. Such beautiful illustrations by Ros Beardshaw that share with children what to expect...
Charlotte Eyre at The Bookseller: Yes I can second this! Really helped my son when he went back to nursery after the 1st lockdown.

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.

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!

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.
C lick 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.

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 (as will the ISBN).
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.

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