Andy Stanton is best known as the author of the hilarious Mr Gum books, which have become modern classics, selling over 3 million copies in the UK alone and winning multiple awards. In addition to a clutch of other middle-grade titles he has published picture books for younger readers, including Danny McGee Drinks the Sea and Going to the Volcano, and co-hosts the family podcast Ask the Nincompoops. Andy lives in North London.