Emma Calder was born in London. She studied Graphic design at The Royal College of Art. Whilst at the RCA she began making animated films, including the cult 80’s classic MADAME POTATOE.
After college she set up a studio producing Graphic design, illustration for magazines and work for pop videos and commercials. She co-founded Pearly Oyster Productions making many successful and award winning animated films and commercials, including THE QUEEN’S MONASTERY (BBC).
Emma is currently developing and writing a feature film and has just written her first two children's books. She is also collaborating with author Carolyn Hink on four books for children which she will design and illustrate. The first book MISS LOUISE GOES TO PARIS was published by Quercus Books. Her next book MOODY STICKER BOOK has just been published by Thames and Hudson and her next book PAPER ANGELS is due to be published in October this year by Bloomsbury. She lives in Brixton with her partner and two children.