Born in the Philippines, Emma Farrarons grew up in Paris, France. She studied art at Edinburgh College and Paris's École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. A childrens' book designer for many years, she also created colouring books including the international best-seller The Mindfulness Colouring Book . During the Pandemic Emma decided to take the plunge and dedicate herself to becoming a children's author and illustrator. In 2025 she won the coveted Klaus Flugge Prize for the first picture book she had ever illustrated, called My Hair is as Long as a River . In addition to publishing her own author-illustrator picture book in 2026, Emma also writes and illustrates the Wands Away first reader series.