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Noisy Nights Illustration Process with Annie White
Illustrator Annie White has given us a full break down of her illustration process for the tale, Noisy Nights.February 25th, 2021READ MORE
Under the Sea with Peter Carnavas
We got to speak with the talented author and illustrator, Peter Carnavas, as his title Blue Whale Blues goes into paperback.February 20th, 2021READ MORE
Angela Perrini talks Christmas in Italy
We got festive with illustrator, Angela Perrini, talking all about her Christmas traditions in Italy.December 10th, 2020READ MORE
Interview with Kat Chadwick
We talked to Kat about her work on What's In My Lunchbox Today? by Peter Carnavas.September 17th, 2020READ MORE
Meet Nicole Prust, the author of The Sloth and the Dinglewot
Get to know Nicole Prust, the author of The Sloth and the Dinglewot.July 1st, 2020READ MORE
Summer Reading Challenge 2020 - Laura Wood draws Wilfred from Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf
The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge launches today and we are very excited to say that Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf by Kitty Black and Laura Wood is on the list! The theme this year is 'Silly Squad ' - 2020's challenge is all about funny books. To celebrate the launch, the wonderful Laura Wood has created a video showing us how to draw Wilfred, the main character from the book!June 5th, 2020READ MORE
The Power of Communication in Isolation
Communication is a powerful tool, especially in times of crisis. This power is expressed beautifully by Mr Pegg's Post and Under the Same Sky, both in different ways.May 27th, 2020READ MORE
Interview with Sally Anne Garland
Author Sally Anne Garland discuss her life and inspirations.March 25th, 2020READ MORE
The inspiration behind Zinnia Jakes with Brenda Gurr
Learn about the three main things that inspired Brenda to write the Zinnia Jakes series.March 2nd, 2020READ MORE
Peter Carnavas: Author and Illustrator (and teacher/librarian/musician/great guy)
Peter Carnavas is a prolific author in Australia, whose talent we have been nurturing since 2008. As he is relatively new to UK audiences, we have compiled some facts about Peter and his books in order for you to get to know him a little better.January 14th, 2020READ MOREView by Category
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