Joel Stewart
Joel Stewart is a British writer and illustrator of children's books, known for his Dexter Bexley picture books and his work as a creator and director of children's animation series like 'The Adventures of Abney & Teal' and 'B.O.T. and the BEASTIES'. Born in Barnsley in 1977, he graduated with a first-class degree in illustration from Falmouth University in 2000. He has illustrated books for various contemporary authors and classic texts, and is also a musician who makes and repairs violins.
Awards
["Macmillan prize for children's book illustration (2000)", 'Silver medal, Parents Choice (2002)', 'IBBY Honour List (2006)', 'Nestle Bronze award (2007)']
Notable Works
['Dexter Bexley and the Big Blue Beastie', 'Addis Berner Bear Forgets', 'The Adventures of Abney & Teal (TV series)', 'B.O.T. and the BEASTIES (TV series)', 'Tiny Cops and Robbers']
