Meet the author: Alesha Dixon
Alesha Dixon, the singer/songwriter and TV judge turned children’s author, on childhood heroes, her spiritual side, and how she balances work roles with motherhood
Where did the inspiration come from for Lightning Girl and its lead character, Aurora Beam"
I?ve always been someone who enjoys writing ? whether that?s music, poetry, or books that have never seen the light of day ? but I guess the initial idea came from reading to my daughter every night, seeing the kinds of books she reads and the films she watches, and noticing the imbalance. Superheroes are something we?ve all grown up with, but I feel like Aurora Beam?s character ? an 11-year-old girl of colour from the UK ? is quite new. I felt like this was a good opportunity to inspire children to realise everyone has the ability to achieve what they want. And although Aurora Beam is the one with all the superpowers, she?s helped by a lot of people. She has an amazing group of friends called the Bright Sparks, and they all play a really key role in her succeeding. How does it compare with your TV and music work"
Very different! Firstly, the book was a collaborative process with [author] Katy Birchall, who is incredible. I think of myself as a bit of a juggler ? I have to switch modes every day ? but this hasn?t felt like work at all. Even on holiday, I found myself coming up with plots for my next book. My dream is to one day see it come alive in animation.
Sharing a sneak preview of ‘Lightning G...
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littlelondonmagazine
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