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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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