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Laume is a writer and illustrator from New Zealand, currently residing in London, UK. She comes from a background of writing poetry, lyrics, and songs, and has been a part of the music industry for over a decade. She has released five EPs with four different acts, toured internationally, and worked with many other talented artists.

Having developed a passion for writing fiction and children’s literature early on she preceded to study English literature and linguistics at the University of Canterbury in 2009, with an emphasis on children’s literature and creative writing.

Laume has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for many years, and now uses these skills to illustrate and design her books. She has completed several children’s book illustration courses both at Selwyn Collage under the tutorage of New Zealand writer and illustrator Sandra Morris, and also the MATS online children’s book illustration course.