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Blue & Bertie – Kristyna Litten’s New Picture Book

Blue & Bertie – Kristyna Litten’s New Picture Book (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator)

Watch out for Kristyna Litten's delightful new picture book, Blue & Bertie (Simon & Schuster) which hits the book shelves this month and is already attracting some lovely reviews. Kristyna's tale is about Bertie, a lost giraffe who unexpectedly finds a new friend called Blue, who makes him look at the world with a different perspective and shows him how to embrace differences.

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Peter Strain “Naughty or Nice” / Light House Cinema

Peter Strain “Naughty or Nice” / Light House Cinema (Advertising Campaigns, Debut Art, illustrator)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for festive commissions! The latest project we’re delighted to share is a collaboration between montage maestro Peter Strain and the innovative Light House Cinema in Dublin.

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Benji Davies wins Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award

Benji Davies’ Grandad’s Island (Simon & Schuster) has done the double at this years Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards winning both the best picture book prize and being crowned overall children’s book of the year, beating off competition from three other category winners.

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Bright Artist of the Month – Julia Patton!

Bright Artist of the Month – Julia Patton! (Bright Group, Children’s Books, illustrator)

The Bright Group was built on the belief that there is more to illustration than artists just turning over a profit from pretty pictures. It is important for us that our artists engage their love of art on both a professional and creative level – understanding that it is necessary for a good creative attitude and rooted love of illustration to carry great artwork and a truly pleasurable and happy career.

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