Jo has mentored more than one hundred new picture book writers at the Golden Egg Academy, many of whom have gone on to secure representation and publishing deals. She created the 4-week course, How to Be a Picture Book Writer, as well as the academy’s online 12-month course, Writing Picture Books for Young Children.
Previously, Jo worked as senior editor at Little Tiger Press, commissioning and developing picture books with a host of talented and acclaimed authors and illustrators. Jo is a published author of children’s short stories, non-fiction, novelty picture books, and gift books for adults.
