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Elys Dolan is a Lecturer at the Cambridge School of Art, part of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). She teaches on the renowned MA in Children's Book Illustration and conducts research into humor in picturebooks and wimmelbooks. Her work bridges academic research and creative practice, with a focus on visual storytelling and educational content.
Educations:
- BA (Hons) Fine Art, Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University
- MA Children's Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University
Research Interests: Elys explores humor's role in children's books, specializing in wimmelbooks (highly detailed illustrated books) and pictorial essays. She experiments with combining text and image to create visual essays on topics like book design and cognitive engagement.
Awards:
- Waterstones Children's Book Prize
- Roald Dahl Funny Prize
- Kate Greenaway Medal
- Zeena Sutherland Award
Teaching & Research: Elys advises students on the MA Children's Book Illustration program and is pursuing a PhD on humor creation in picturebooks. She collaborates with publishers like Oxford University Press and Nosy Crow, producing award-winning books such as Knighthood for Beginners and Steven Seagull Action Hero.
Labs/Teams: Engages with creative industry partners through her academic and publishing roles.
