My name is Leila and I write books for children and teenagers.

My first novel is called CHIPS, BEANS AND LIMOUSINES: THE FANTASTIC DIARY OF BATHSHEBA CLARICE DE TROP! Click on 'My Books' to find out more. Click on 'Events and School Visits' if you would like me to come and visit your school.

This is what I look like:

Well, actually,  this is what I look like under controlled studio conditions.

This is what I really look like :

Ta-Dah!