Lewis Hancox is a bestselling, award-winning author, illustrator, in-demand public speaker, and popular comedy content creator from the North West of England. He is also co-founder of My Genderation, a creative non-profit that celebrates trans lives through film and art. The project was born out of Channel 4’s landmark documentary series My Transsexual Summer, in which Lewis appeared in 2011.

Lewis’s acclaimed graphic memoir Welcome to St Hell and its sequel Escape from St Hell, published by Scholastic in the UK and US, chronicle his experience growing up as a trans teen misfit. Welcome to St Hell was nominated for the prestigious Eisner Award for Best Graphic Memoir, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Award for Older Readers, and was a finalist for the Goodreads Choice Awards.

Critics and peers have celebrated Lewis’s unique voice and impact. Author Alice Oseman, creator of Heartstopper, called Welcome to St Hell, “…a riotous and fearlessly real story of figuring out that you’re trans. This book will bring hope and comfort to so many.”

Lewis’s short comic Sketchy was featured in HarperCollins’ horror anthology Of the Flesh, further showcasing his signature blend of wit and vulnerability.

With a loyal online audience of over 3.7 million followers across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, Lewis is known for his comedic impersonations, animations, and nostalgic tributes to his awkward emo teen years. His videos — often featuring his mum, his cats, and touching moments with family — have gone viral for their authenticity and humour.

He was commissioned to create short-form comedy content for Channel 4 in partnership with Factory Films, bringing his irreverent humour to new digital audiences. He was also a finalist in the KAOS Shadow Writers Scheme for Netflix, further cementing his reputation as a rising voice in screenwriting and narrative development.

Lewis has partnered with major brands including Sony, Badoo, Kellogg’s, Lipton, Universal Pictures, Lloyds TSB, and LUSH, the latter featuring Lewis in a celebrated trans-positive campaign. His public speaking engagements span ComicCon (US & UK), the Hay Festival, the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Latitude, and the Barbican, alongside regular talks in schools and colleges. A recent highlight was appearing at New York Comic Con, marking a major moment in his comics career.

Gently educating his audience through entertainment about the everyday realities of being trans is a central thread in Lewis’s work. His stories, both personal and universal, continue to resonate with readers and viewers of all ages — offering comfort, laughter, and a fierce reminder that no one is alone in figuring things out.