Samareh Azadi was born and grew up in Iran and the geometrical shapes, textures and patterns of Iranian art have been a source of inspiration in her work. She was runner-up in the FAB Illustration Prize in 2021, specially commended for her 'restrained colour palette, careful and considered use of detail, as well as her use of gorgeous printmaking techniques, which adds a lovely texture and tactile qualities to her work'. Samareh has a Masters in Children's Illustration from Cambridge School of Art, and teaches in a school for high-functioning autistic children. She lives in Cambridge.
""A little boy needs a haircut, but when he struggles with the temperature of the water and the spiky hair clips, his hairdresser has to think of a new way to get the job done. A reassuring, sensitively told story that will ring true for children who, like Max, do not like going to the salon."" * The Bookseller *