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The author and illustrator of Hey You! and illustrator of Look Up! shares his insights on children’s publishing ahead of his upcoming talk. Rocket from Look Up! © Dapo Adeola

Our 21 favourite artworks up for grabs – which will you bid on? Alternative artwork for Rainbow charity T-shirt © Quentin Blake

As a new animated version of Clown comes to Channel 4, our Artistic Director takes a look at the original designs. Clown © Quentin Blake

A selection of our favourite drawings from our online fundraising auction, now open for bidding until 16 December. Bibliothèque Quentin Blake Alternative Logo #1 © Quentin Blake

A look at Russian illustrations of Winnie the Pooh on Winnie the Pooh Day. Gennady Kalinovsky

With just 2 weeks to go, we’re turning the spotlight on 11 illustrators to meet at the winter edition of the Fair. Balcony © Melissa Castrillon

In conversation with exhibition curator Olivia Ahmad. for emergency use soft shoulder, 1966, serigraph © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles

Acclaimed graphic novelist Rachael Ball on the personal origins of her latest book, ahead of her talk at the gallery. Wolf Boy © Rachael Ball Rachael Ball

Ahead of our talk and book signing with Lauren Child, Jessie Burton and Angela Barrett, we hear from the women behind this new book published by Bloomsbury. © Angela Barrett (c) Angela Barrett

The story behind Jonny Hannah’s Darktown Taxi, a real-life illustrated car outside House of Illustration. Car and banjo © Jonny Hannah © Jonny Hannah

Sketchmeet guest host Joey Yu on her multidisciplinary practice plus advice for recent graduates. © Joey Yu (c) Joey Yu

Ahead of Yellowzine Live next week, we catch up with the co-founder and editor of this independent visual art zine celebrating BAME talent. © Yellowzine

With the Summer Fair just around the corner, we take a peek at how some of our illustrators are preparing for the big day. Eflyer

Our Visitor Services Manager shares her tips for illustrators selling their work at the House of Illustration Summer Fair. Illustrators' Summer Fair

In celebration of the Puffin Club's 50th anniversary, we pay tribute to the members and enthusiasts who rose to our challenge to #PostYourPuffin. #PostYourPuffin

Today's most creative sketchbook keepers. Hot Air Balloon © Ben Hendy

Some of our favourite mixed-media comics from this year's Big Draw. Mixed-media comics

Why Ladybird is only part of the story: the rich and varied world of 20th century children's publishing in Britain. Chatto & Windus 'Midgets' by Trekkie Ritchie (1940s) - courtesy of Joe Pearson

Highlights from David Gentleman's talk on the 175th anniversary of the Penny Black stamp. Twelve Days of Christmas stamp © David Gentleman