There is change happening in the way people are portrayed in children’s books as publishers realise better representation is good for business. Books are products, after all, and fortunately businesses are realising that representation in children’s books makes good business sense. The inclusive representation of all voices will hopefully continue becoming ‘normal’, but no one…… Continue reading Better Representation
Category: work
Amazing Aqua Boy!
30 years ago, my first books were published. It’s a milestone I never thought about till now. I didn’t imagine how long I would be creating books. I only ever thought about making the next one better than the last. That’s not to say I don’t dream of writing and illustrating forever! I’m a dreamer,…… Continue reading Amazing Aqua Boy!
Live Events Online
The pandemic lockdowns made us rethink how we work, play, and learn. Authors and illustrators had to adjust, just like the schools and libraries which relied on them visiting in person. In the end, we learned what we like or don’t like about being more in charge of our work days. This change to hybrid…… Continue reading Live Events Online
Old is new again
I came across Officina do Cego, run by a group of crafts and art people in Lisbon, thanks to Kristine Martinova. She introduced us to the president of the Association, Nuno Ramos, who explained how they teach and make work using screen and letterpress printing. They make their own books, so also teach bookbinding. Walking into…… Continue reading Old is new again
Astro Girl in San Francisco
There were many children online for the event, which was followed by a discussion about the book Astro Girl. Many more will watch the recording of the event on the San Francisco Public Library YouTube page. All in all, it’s been a good few months for the book. It was also featured in the South African Festival…… Continue reading Astro Girl in San Francisco
Update: Stars With Flaming Tails Won the CLiPPA Award!
Stars With Flaming Tales won the CLiPPA award for poetry! The CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) is solely presented for published poetry for children in the UK. Established in 2003, the Poetry Award encourages and celebrates outstanding poetry published for children.- CLPE Here are some poems from the collection. I enjoyed working with…… Continue reading Update: Stars With Flaming Tails Won the CLiPPA Award!
The Illustrationist 