I spent a year doing alternative National Service. This was not in the army, but working with mentally ill people in their homes. During the holidays I went to see a friend who was at an Art School in England - that gave me the idea to live abroad and apply to study there.
Who is he?
Axel Scheffler is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed illustrator of some of the most well-loved children’s books. His books have been published in many languages and his work has been exhibited all around the world. Here is his story so far: