Okay. Coming from an African country, I have seen some crazy (and dangerous) insects in my time. Whether I’m right or wrong about the bugs I like or dislike, most people have a thing, a phobia, if you like, about some creepy crawly. For some it spiders, for others its anything that has wings and…… Continue reading Getting into the world of insects
Category: Activities & Play
Things you can make, or write or play in the classroom or at home. Design projects involving communities. Personal photographic and illustration projects.
New For July, 2013
Two new Lenny Books; Lenny Goes to School & Where’s Lenny? Available in the UK from July… These two tittles took a little time but came together very well. It’s still thrilling to see your own work in print! K
Summer Events. One Down…
The Carnegie Greenaway award winners were announced on the same morning I was doing a workshop in front of around 100 children, where they showed what their picks were for the Winner. This took place at Platform in North London which is quite near where I live. The event was well organised by Islington Library…… Continue reading Summer Events. One Down…
Self promotion in your own back yard
It’s a rainy summer Sunday in London. Another one. I am due to perform at a festival called Zim Arts day, in South East London. Last weekend I performed at the Pop Up Festival of Literature, which was a great success. I had a chance to watch James Mayhew in action, which was really good. I…… Continue reading Self promotion in your own back yard
Pop Up Festival of Stories
The festival should be a lot of fun. If you’re in London with a spare few hours, come along and join in!
The Grand Old Duke of York
The Grand Old Duke of York (final sketch) In 1460, Richard, The Duke of York and his army marched to his castle at Sandal to defend it against the Lancastrian army. Sandal Castle was built on top of a man-made hill 33 feet (10m) above the ground. In a moment of madness he decided to…… Continue reading The Grand Old Duke of York
The Illustrationist 