Alice Oseman – British writer and illustrator, author of «Heartstopper» and «Solitaire», recognised as a voice of Gen Z. Her graphic novel Heartstopper achieved global acclaim and was adapted by Netflix. Oseman is known for authentic portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters and themes of growing up.
✨ Signed her first publishing deal at 17. 📚 Published debut novel Solitaire at 19. 🎬 Netflix adapted Heartstopper into a hit series. 🎨 She illustrates her comics herself. 🌍 Her works are translated into multiple languages, including Ukrainian. 🏳️🌈 Openly identifies as asexual and aromantic. 📖 Frequently writes about characters facing anxiety and loneliness. 🎓 Studied English literature at Durham University. 📺 Also serves as the screenwriter for the Heartstopper TV show. 🙃 Curiously, she used to hide character sketches from teachers at school. 😄 Amusingly, she jokes she can draw her characters faster than she can write novels.