Alexandra Strick has had a lifelong affair with books, whether it's reading, writing or discussing them. She is passionate about consulting children and ensuring their views, experiences and voices are listened to and authentically represented in books. She is co-author of Max the Champion (with Sean Stockdale, illustrated by Ros Asquith) and has helped create many other inclusive and accessible books. She is also a founder of Outside In World, which promotes books from around the world (particularly children’s books in translation) and is a consultant and reviewer for BookTrust. Alex lives in Surrey with her family and lots of pets.