Now living in Newcastle, Ailie has been illustrating books for children for more than 15 years, and has worldwide publications with Egmont, Random House, Bloomsbury, Scholastic, Orion and many others. After studying Graphic Design at Nene College in Northampton, she then went on to specialise in Illustration at Cambridge school of Art. Collecting inspiration from all things vintage including children’s books and pattern design, Ailie uses traditional media to create charming, engaging characters.

Ailie won the Sheffield Children's toddler book award in 2013 with Lulu's Lunch.