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Petr Horaček has a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Academy of Fine Art in Prague. He has been shortlisted twice for the Kate Greenway Medal, and his books include The Last Tiger, Song of the Wild, Silly Suzy Goose, and Puffin Peter (all Candlewick).
Born in Prague, he lives in England with his family.
Visit Petr’s website at petrhoracek.co.uk or follow him on Twitter @PHoracek.
What made you decide to become a writer and illustrator?
As a student of art and later on a freelance artist, I used to earn money by making posters when working for an advertising agency.
That was back in the Czech Republic.
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After moving to England I looked for a similar job. One of the first opportunities I had was illustrating a picture book. I hadn’t had any experience back then, but I enjoyed working on the book. It happened at the time my first daughter Tereza was born, so I think that helped as well.
I thought illustrating would be something I could do. I started making u