White Mountain – Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor

Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor illustrates her second book in Ruby Jean Cottle’s Black River duology, commissioned by Simon & Schuster through Atria Books.

KRISTYNA LITTEN’S BEARLOCK HOLMES DINOSAUR MYSTERY

Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Dinosaur Fossil, published by Magic Cat Publishing is the eagerly awaited second book in Kristyna's beloved series - this time taking young detectives somewhere altogether more prehistoric.

When a rare dinosaur fossil vanishes from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and her grandpa Bearlock face their trickiest case yet. The trail is packed with twists and hidden clues, all woven through with real facts about fossils, evolution and conservation. As with the first book in the series, the story is brought to life with 15 brain-boggling puzzles that invite readers to join the investigation themselves.

What makes Kristyna Litten’s work so special is her ability to blend gripping storytelling with genuine non-fiction content, all rendered in her signature richly detailed, full-colour illustration style. Based in Yorkshire, her work is instantly recognisable and her client list spans from children’s publishing into luxury product branding and television advertising.

Kristyna Litten is represented by Arena Illustration.

BILLY PARTRIDGE: HUPO AND THE DOOM LAGOON

Published this month by Flying Eye Books, Hupo and the Doom Lagoon is the thrilling sequel to Billy's debut graphic novel Hupo and the Wonder Thief, sending young readers back into the dreamlike world of Yip for another breathtaking adventure.

Hupo sets off across Yip in an airship, this time alongside the mysterious Zimmy, a peculiar companion who looks, sounds and smells just like him. Their destination is the Doom Lagoons, where fears can be buried beneath the water forever. But when centuries of trapped horrors are unleashed, it falls to Hupo and the suspicious Zimmy to save everyone - and Hupo must face his very worst fears of all.

With a style that carries echoes of Studio Ghibli, Billy Partridge’s digitally crafted worlds are ethereal, imaginative and full of heart. His exceptional talent for world-building and character creation makes his work a natural fit for publishing, animation and branding alike.

Billy Partridge is represented by Arena Illustration.

NILA AYE – HACHETTE

Written by the legendary poet Benjamin Zephaniah, this joyful book has been brought to life by Nila Aye’s enchanting illustrations. From playful characters to whimsical scenes, Nila's illustrations capture the heart of Zephaniah's words in the most magical way.

Nila Aye is represented by Meiklejohn

Kate Forrester’s Puffin Clothbound Classics

Kate has beautifully illustrated a wonderful series of Little Puffin Clothbound Classics. They are pocket sized and adorned with gold foil-stamped designs, making them the perfect collectible items for a young person’s own little library.

JAMES COTTELL/BUSTER BOOKS

James created this fantastic artwork for Where's the Pirate' the third book in this series.

"All aboard this pirate search-and-find book, packed full of fun pirate facts and friendly, colourful scenes showing treasure maps, gemstones, parrots, beaches, palm trees and much more. ..."

James has also illustrated , 'Where's the Dinosaur' and 'Where's the Digger'

James Cottell is represented by NB Illustration

GAIA ALESSI COVER ILLUSTRATION FOR WIDE EYE

Published by Pushkin Press this month, Gaia's cover and accompanying map bring Jennifer Liss's mystery-adventure to life, drawing readers into the world of ten-year-old Meridian as she hunts for a legendary lake monster while uncovering long-buried family secrets.

Gaia's bold wrap-around cover immerses readers in a sweeping landscape of rolling hills, mountains and a glimmering lake, with Meridian herself keeping watch for the ever-elusive Wide Eye. Alongside the cover, Gaia created an intricate map of Wide Eye Lake. The work was the result of a close collaboration between Gaia, the publisher and the author, with Jennifer Liss supplying photo reference and thoughtful feedback to ensure the world felt both authentic and richly imagined. The finished cover reads as a genuine extension of the story itself - atmospheric, inviting and full of quiet mystery.

Gaia Alessi is represented by Arena Illustration.

Svetlana Moldochenko – FairyLoot

Svetlana Molodchenko crafts a spring-to-summer visual narrative across cover and edges for FairyLoot.

Svetlana Molodchenko is represented by IllustrationX

HARRY MILBURN – PAN MACMILLAN

Harry was thrilled to be asked to create four new covers for the reissued classics written by Gerald Durrell; The Drunken Forest, The Picnic and Suchlike Pandemonium, Marrying Off Mother & Rosy Is My Relative. The illustrations showcase Harry’s ability to blend contemporary style with a sense of nostalgia, along with his sharp eye for humour and design.

Harry Milburn is represented by Meiklejohn

Cover reveal from Lucy Rose!

A stunning cover for ’The Jewel Keepers’ by Sara Sheridan, illustrated by Lucy Rose for Hodder & Stoughton.

Lucy Rose is represented by The Artworks