‘No tech, no texts, just childhood’: author Liz Pichon on the secrets behind her multi-million selling Tom Gates series

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According to the Guardian, British author and illustrator Liz Pichon has reflected on her career and overcoming dyslexia as her 'Tom Gates' series marks its 15th anniversary. The series, which has sold 16.5 million copies in 47 languages, has gained widespread popularity among children due to its unique visual style and humorous depictions of daily life. Now 63, Pichon emphasizes that she avoids modern technology and text messaging in her stories to preserve a timeless sense of childhood. Having previously worked in album cover design, Pichon states that her goal was to create a space where children feel seen and heard. The 25th book in the series, 'Tom Gates Is Not Famous (Yet)', has recently been published.