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© Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake is honoured for his 70 years as an illustrator, author, educator and illustration champion. © Quentin Blake

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Congratulations Quentin!

Lindsey Glen , 2 Jun 2022

Exploring Museums © Skye Baker and Acland Burghley students 6

Our final School Illustrator in Residence, Skye Baker, worked with KS3 students at Acland Burghley School to address the gaps in the school-taught curriculum. Exploring Museums © Skye Baker and Acland Burghley students 6

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Re-Writing the School-Taught Curriculum

Skye Baker, School Illustrator in Residence, 9 May 2022

Illustrating Archway © Grace Holliday and Hargrave Park students 28

Illustrator Grace Holliday tells us about working with primary school students to create a collaborative mixed-media display about the local area. Illustrating Archway © Grace Holliday and Hargrave Park students 28

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Illustrating Archway

Grace Holliday, illustrator and educator, 6 May 2022

Copsey and Crewe Bug by Laura Copsey and Philip Crewe © photo Justin Piperger

Our inaugural Engine House Residents on the big questions and research methods that underpinned their residency. Copsey and Crewe Bug by Laura Copsey and Philip Crewe © photo Justin Piperger

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Copsey and Crewe Narrative Excavation Services

Laura Copsey and Philip Crewe, Engine House Residents 2021, 26 Apr 2022

Enid Marx carving blocks, 1945

A look at illustrator and designer Enid Marx as English Heritage unveil a Blue Plaque in her honour. Enid Marx carving blocks, 1945

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Plaques for Patterns! Why Enid Marx Matters

Rachel Stoplar, 6 Apr 2022

New River Head © Justin Piperger 8

View New River Head from above, below and inside out! New River Head © Justin Piperger 8

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Virtual Models of New River Head

31 Mar 2022

Astronaut © Owen Davey

The author and illustrator tells us about the joys and challenges of working in non-fiction. Astronaut © Owen Davey

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A Q&A with Non-Fiction Illustrator Owen Davey

29 Mar 2022

Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy by Michael Rosen © Quentin Blake

The award-winning poet and new BookTrust writer-in-residence tells us about collaborating with the celebrated illustrator. Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy by Michael Rosen © Quentin Blake

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Michael Rosen on Poetry and Quentin Blake

Michael Rosen, 15 Mar 2022

The Night Bookmobile © Audrey Niffenegger

Co-curators Paul Gravett and Olivia Ahmad talk about the inspiration and processes behind the exhibition. The Night Bookmobile © Audrey Niffenegger

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A Q&A with the Curators of Comix Creatrix

Olivia Ahmad, Paul Gravett, 8 Mar 2022

Frontispiece for The Tailor Mouse, 1902 by Beatrix Potter, presented by Capt. K. W. G. Duke

From self-publishing Peter Rabbit to breeding Herdwick sheep. Frontispiece for The Tailor Mouse, 1902 by Beatrix Potter, presented by Capt. K. W. G. Duke

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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Beatrix Potter

Olivia Ahmad, Artistic Director, 11 Feb 2022

Our Clerkenwell workshop © Rob Harris

Siôn Ap Tomos takes us behind the scenes and shares how our new illustrated map was created. Our Clerkenwell workshop © Rob Harris

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Mapping Memories: Making ‘Clerkenwell: Now & Then’

7 Feb 2022

'Clerkenwell: Now & Then' map detail © Siôn Ap Tomos and Our Clerkenwell participants

A brand-new map illustrated with memories of the area around our new home. 'Clerkenwell: Now & Then' map detail © Siôn Ap Tomos and Our Clerkenwell participants

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Clerkenwell: Now & Then

7 Feb 2022

Illustration for Switchboard © Julian Gray

Answering our burning questions on trans and non-binary representation in illustration. Illustration for Switchboard © Julian Gray

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Illustrating Trans and Non-Binary Characters: A Q&A with Julian Gray

2 Feb 2022

Tom of Finland book

Enjoy the Tom of Finland: Love and Liberation exhibition catalogue, extracted from the official biography of the gay icon. Tom of Finland book

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Tom of Finland: The Official Life and Work of a Gay Hero Book Extract

1 Feb 2022

Humperdink Our Elephant Friend © Claire Alexander

How Claire created Creating Picture Books and how to get started making your own. Humperdink Our Elephant Friend © Claire Alexander

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A Q&A with Picture Book Illustrator and Tutor Claire Alexander

19 Jan 2022

© Elle Lever

Take a look at illustrations created by past Picture Book course students. © Elle Lever

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Here's What You Could Do On Our Picture Book Course

19 Jan 2022

Page layout © Heather Steed

Have a look at the work created by past students. Page layout © Heather Steed

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Here's What You Could Do On Our Graphic Novel Course

19 Jan 2022

Space Ship Double Page Spread © Glory Alozie

Pathways mentee Glory Alozie shares her experience. Space Ship Double Page Spread © Glory Alozie

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What It's Like Doing Our Picture Book Course

Glory Alozie, Pathways mentee, 19 Jan 2022

Edith, The Pasty Papers © Rachael Ball

The cartoonist on the cathartic process of finding the tools to tell your story visually. Edith, The Pasty Papers © Rachael Ball

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A Q&A with Graphic Novelist Rachael Ball

18 Jan 2022

The North Prospect of London taken from the Bowling Green at Islington 1752 [cropped] © The Trustees of the British Museum

Surprising discoveries for Heritage Treasures Day. The North Prospect of London taken from the Bowling Green at Islington 1752 [cropped] © The Trustees of the British Museum

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5 Things We’ve Learned About New River Head

Lindsey Glen, Director, and Olivia Ahmad, Artistic Director, 11 Jan 2022

Design Thai pattern sketch © Jacqueline Ayer

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