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Carrie May – Ever Dark

Carrie May – Ever Dark (Children’s Books, illustrator, New Division, publishing)

Carrie May was honoured to be asked to illustrate Abi Elphinstone's World Book Day title Ever Dark published by Simon & Schuster. Carrie's stunning cover transports us to another world, making her ethereal style a great choice for this enthralling tale.

Carrie May is represented by Kids Corner Illustration

Natalia Zaratiegui – Yellow Jacket Press

Natalia Zaratiegui – Yellow Jacket Press (illustrator, Meiklejohn, publishing)

Natalia Zaratiegui worked with the design team at Yellow Jacket Press to create this striking cover for Skylark and Wallflower by Anne O'Brien Carelli. Natalia's timeless style was the perfect choice for this middle grade novel that alternates between war time and the present day.

Natalia Zaratiegui is represented by Meiklejohn

An Interview With Emerging Young Illustrator – Joe Lillington

An Interview With Emerging Young Illustrator – Joe Lillington (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing) An Interview With Emerging Young Illustrator – Joe Lillington (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator, publishing)

Arena have represented Joe Lillington for two years and in that time he has emerged as a go-to illustrator for historical non-fiction books for children. With his forthcoming book Ancient Warriors written by Iris Volant and published by Flying Eye Books hitting the shelves in August, Joe takes some time out to discuss his process and where he finds inspiration over on Arena’s blog here. The interview includes time-lapse videos of some of the work in progress he did on the spreads from Ancient Warriors.

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