About Ed

Cover of the book 'Carried Away with the Carnival' by Ed Boxall, featuring colorful illustrations of a smiling boy in an orange shirt being lifted by joyful carnival characters wearing festive hats and masks, with vibrant decorations and playful graphics.
Colorful illustration featuring a boy in pajamas jumping above whimsical castles against a starry night sky. The title 'The Castle of Um' is prominently displayed, along with the author's name, Ed Boxall.
Book cover illustration for 'We The Wild Ones' by Ed Boxall, featuring a boy walking on a branch with a stick and a cat beside him against a starry night sky.
A man playing guitar while sitting on the ground, surrounded by four children who are listening attentively. In the background, there is a tent and people enjoying a festival atmosphere.
An illustration of a giant swan with two children sitting on its back, surrounded by whimsical, colorful imagery depicting childhood memories.
Children enjoying a live musical performance outdoors, with one girl in a sparkly dress singing and others with face paint sitting nearby.

Welcome! I am a children’s author, illustrator, storyteller and musician from Hastings.

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PRINTS:

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CARDS:

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‘The Twilight Dragon’ is here!

Cover illustration of 'The Twilight Dragon' by Ed Boxall, featuring a silhouette of a dragon flying against a large yellow moon, surrounded by colorful abstract designs and shapes.

“A gentle tale about a child finding calm with a dragon made from twilight colours.

Overwhelmed after school, a girl slips into a magical adventure with her dragon until her dad can give her the attention she needs. The Twilight Dragon remains a quiet companion, even as she grows up.

Perfect for bedtime and full of creative writing possibilities for schools.“

A Bit More About Me

I’m an artist, writer, storyteller, and musician based in Hastings on the south coast of England. My work moves between music, illustration, printmaking, and live storytelling — all rooted in creativity, connection, and a love of sharing imaginative worlds.

Workshops & Storytelling

I love connecting with people during my visits to schools, libraries, and festivals. My sessions blend music, poetry, stories, and hands‑on creative activities.

“What a tremendous session… I’d highly recommend Ed to libraries and schools for performances and workshops.” — Pie Corbett, after attending one of my events

Children’s Author School Visits

If you’d like me to visit your school, please contact my brilliant educational agent Ellie at Speaking of Books, who also represents wonderful writers including Michael Rosen, Nick Butterworth, and Joshua Seigal.

Signed Children’s Books

Take a look in my bookshop to explore my titles. Recent books include:

  • We The Wild Ones and We the Wild Seas – unconventional, magical collections of poems, stories and art for older children and adults
  • The Castle of Um– a chapter story for 6 to 9 year olds
  • Carried Away with the Carnival, Umpkin, and My Walk to School Friends – picture books for younger children

Music

Music has been part of my life since childhood. I’ve written songs for decades, and my music is available on all streaming services.

Illustration & Printmaking

My career began with illustration, and it’s still at the heart of everything I do. I illustrate all my own books and have created artwork for authors such as Brian Moses, James Carter, and Roger Stevens.

I studied printmaking at college and make handmade lino prints. Visit my print shop to explore my prints — many designs are also available as greetings cards.

I hope you enjoy exploring my work. If you’d like to know more, please feel free to get in touch.