Alex Latimer is a hugely successful childrens book author based in Cape Town, South Africa. In between working on books, Alex writes and illustrates for magazines, advertising campaigns and family birthday cards. His previous picture books have been translated into over 12 languages. Alex Latimer is a hugely successful childrens book author based in Cape Town, South Africa. In between working on books, Alex writes and illustrates for magazines, advertising campaigns and family birthday cards. His previous picture books have been translated into over 12 languages.