Hannah Berry
Graphic novelist on her latest book, ‘Livestock’, and the benefits of working online.

We had a great time meeting graphic novelist Hannah Berry at London Book Fair back in March. The International Literature Showcase writer, who will also appear alongside Stephen Collins at our Satire & Protest event at Norfolk & Norwich Festival, spoke about her latest book Livestock, published on 26 May.

About Hannah

Hannah Berry is a Brighton-based graphic novelist, writer, illustrator and occasional lecturer. She was Booktrust’s seventh Online Writer in Residence and has been a regular tutor for the Arvon Foundation’s Graphic Novel Writing course. Her first graphic novel Britten and Brülightly, begun while studying an illustration degree at the University of Brighton, was published by Jonathan Cape in 2008. It has been translated into Italian, Dutch, Serbian and French, with the French edition chosen as part of the official selection for the 2010 Angoulême International Comics Festival. Her second graphic novel Adamtine has just been published, also by Cape and she is currently working on a third, Livestock. She has exhibited work in solo and collective exhibitions and written for publications including New Statesman, Dazed & Confused and Huffington Post UK. Website

You may also like...

Exploring generational storytelling: a conversation with Linda Hartley

In this case study, Linda Hartley answers our questions on her novels The Broken Line and Angel Wing. She also discusses generational trauma, the importance of telling women’s stories, and her own person creative process.

Calendar

5th October 2026

Case Study
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Interview
Learning
Tips and Advice
Read

The magic of storytelling: Isabel Allende on crafting stories

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, bestselling author Isabel Allende shares insights into her creative process and craft, as outlined in her latest book Storytelling.

Calendar

5th October 2026

Interview
Masters of the Craft
The Writing Life
Tips and Advice
Listen

Meet novelist and Escalator alum George Harrison

Hear from fiction writer and Escalator alum George Harrison, shortlisted for the 2025 Nero Debut Fiction Award.

Calendar

30th September 2026

Case Study
Interview
Read
National Centre for Writing | NCW
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.