Ben Hubbard
Ben Hubbard is an accomplished non-fiction author for children and adults with over 160 titles to his name. He has written about many subjects, including space, the samurai and sharks, to poison, pets and the Plantagenets. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookshops, schools, and libraries around the world. He currently lives in BC, Canada.
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
What’s your favorite line from a book?
“And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”— The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Delilo, Irving, and Fitzgerald
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
Because it’s the best job in the world!
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Don’t give up!
