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Jonny Duddle’s Cave of Doom, Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Award

Jonny Duddle’s Cave of Doom, Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Award (Arena Illustration, Awards, Children’s Books, illustrator)

We all like a good laugh and what can be better to get your child hooked on reading than sharing a funny book with them? Former Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen, has announced the shortlist for the first ever Laugh out Loud Book Awards (The Lollies).

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Bright artist, Lindsey Sagar on the joy of doing what you love.

Bright artist, Lindsey Sagar on the joy of doing what you love. (Agency Interviews, Bright Group, Children’s Books, illustrator)

As the winner of a CBBC pop-up card competition at the age of 11yrs, it was clear there was a future in illustration and design for Lindsey Sagar!

Lindsey joined Bright back in 2013 and since that time she has flourished in both the children’s publishing and Art licensing industries. Her hard work and determination has ensured an extremely bright future in her chosen career.

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Steve May Illustrates the 6th Diary of Dennis the Menace: The Great Escape!

Steve May Illustrates the 6th Diary of Dennis the Menace: The Great Escape! (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator)

Two years ago, Steve May's dream came true when he landed his dream job of illustrating his favourite comic book hero, Dennis the Menace. This month sees the publication of the sixth and final book, The Diary of Dennis the Menace: The Great Escape, (Puffin) written by Steven Butler.

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A Celebration of the work of David Roberts

A Celebration of the work of David Roberts (Agency Interviews, Artist Partners Ltd, Children’s Books, illustrator)

To celebrate the publication of A Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting by Michelle Robinson and David Roberts, Sarah Odedina met David for coffee and to talk about his career in publishing, his books and the joys of illustration.

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Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet shortlisted for the LOLLIES book award!

Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet shortlisted for the LOLLIES book award! (Awards, Bright Group, Children’s Books, illustrator)

We are very excited to announce that Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, co-creators of veggie-hero,  Supertato have been shortlisted for the best laugh out loud picture book award this year, for the brilliant I need a wee!

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Animal Babies – Thomas Flintham’s New Picture Book for Toddlers

Animal Babies – Thomas Flintham’s New Picture Book for Toddlers (Arena Illustration, Children’s Books, illustrator)

Learn the names for baby animals and their parents in this new picture book by the acclaimed Thomas FlinthamAnimal Babies is the newest title in an early-concept toddler series from Scholastic.

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Poonam Mistry illustrates book for The Commonwealth

Poonam Mistry illustrates book for The Commonwealth (Phosphor Art, Publishing Jobs)

Phosphor Art’s Poonam Mistry has just completed an exciting project illustrating a book containing stories and poems from across the Commonwealth. A River of Stories Volume 2: Earth was commissioned by Lift Education and The Commonwealth Education Trust.

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