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Behind the Scenes with Nicky Johnston
See the creative process that goes into illustrating a picture book as Nicky shows us a sneak peek at her rough pieces through to finished artwork for her latest book Under the Same Sky.October 6th, 2019READ MORE
Quick Questions with Illustrator Mel Armstrong
We asked Mel 10 questions so you can get to know her better.October 6th, 2019READ MORE
Concept artwork for Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf?
Illustrator Laura Wood shares initial stage artwork, from storyboards to cover ideas, from her latest book Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf?October 5th, 2019READ MORE
Hélène Magisson Illustrates Little Puggle's Song
See the award-winning Hélène Magisson at work in this beautiful illustration video and learn all about her work process behind Little Puggle's Song by Vikki Conley.September 17th, 2019READ MORE
Vikki Conley's inspiration behind Little Puggle's Song
Let Vikki take you on an evocative journey, exploring her memories of nature and how they have shaped her work.September 16th, 2019READ MORE
Robert Vescio on the Inspiration Behind Under the Same Sky
Under the Same Sky by Robert Vescio and Nicky Johnston is now available in Australia. Robert discusses his inspiration behind the book, and what he hopes it will achieve.September 3rd, 2019READ MORE
An Exclusive Interview with Journalist Extraordinaire Scoop McLaren
We recently caught up with feisty detective editor, Scoop McLaren, and asked her all about her amazing life as a teenage newshound and mystery solver...August 28th, 2019READ MORE
Watch Beatriz Castro Illustrate Scoop McLaren
The amazing illustrator of Scoop McLaren: Detective Editor by Helen Castles gives us a behind the scenes look at her hard at work on the cover artwork. She also share's a fantastic sketch featuring different versions of Scoop.August 14th, 2019READ MORE
Joanna Francis and The Literature Centre
The Literature centre has had Lucia and Lawrence by Joanna Francis on exhibition for two terms over the last year. We asked Jenny Botje, Senior Education Officer at The Literature Centre, about her work and the reception to Joanna's book, and she shared the fabulous session she had with Year 3 students from Booragoon Primary School and that other schools have had.July 15th, 2019READ MORE
Q and A with Patrick Shirvington, illustrator of Can You Find 12 Busy Bees?
We had a chat with Patrick Shirvington, illustrator of Can You Find 12 Busy Bees?, about his artistic process and influences on his work.June 10th, 2019READ MORE
It's Nearly Yoga Day! Illustrator Sheena Dempsey Talks Yoga Babies
To celebrate the International Day of Yoga on 21st June, we spoke to Sheena Dempsey, the illustrator of Yoga Babies by Fearne Cotton. She tells us about how she came to work on the project, her influences and her daily routine. Sheena also shares some lovely roughs from the book. Plus - scroll to the bottom of the page to see Fearne Cotton reading from Yoga Babies!June 5th, 2019READ MORE
Joanna Francis on Lucia and Lawrence and Mental Health Awareness
We asked Joanna Francis, author and illustrator of Lucia and Lawrence, to write about her inspirations behind the characters in the book and how understanding yourself and your friends better, leads to positive mental health and life-long connections.May 15th, 2019READ MOREView by Category
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