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ⓘ About Alex Willan
Alex Willan is a children’s picture book and fiction author from Louisville Kentucky that is best known for his debut work “Jasper & Ollie.” The novel would make him into a bestselling author and would later spawn another title. He currently makes his home in Chicago where he lives with Harley his dog. “Jasper & Ollie” , his debut work, was first published in 2019. As a child, drawing was something that Alex Willan loved to do. As a teenager, he got his BFA in illustration from the Savannah College of Art & Design. His dream was to always write picture books but after graduating from college his fear of failure prevented him from making anything of his dreams.
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Pigeons Are the Worst!: Ready-to-Read Level 1
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2026
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alex Willan?
Alex Willan is a children's picture book and fiction author from Louisville Kentucky that is best known for his debut work “Jasper & Ollie.” The novel would make him into a bestselling author and would later spawn another title. He currently makes his home in Chicago where he lives with Harley his dog. “Jasper & Ollie” , his debut work, was first published in 2019. As a child, drawing was something that Alex Willan loved to do.
Which Alex Willan series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Worst! series, the earliest of Alex Willan's multi-book series: it opens with Unicorns Are the Worst! (2020) and runs to 8 books across 2020–2026, ending with Pigeons Are the Worst!: Ready-to-Read Level 1 (2026).
How many books has Alex Willan written?
Alex Willan has 12 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2019 and 2026. 10 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being The Worst! series with 8 books — and 2 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Alex Willan's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Alex Willan's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Jasper & Ollie (2019–2020, 2 books) and The Worst! (2020–2026, 8 books).
How are Alex Willan's books organised into series?
This guide splits Alex Willan's 12 books into 2 named series and 2 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Worst! (8 books, 2020–2026); Jasper & Ollie (2 books, 2019–2020).