behind the scenes

Inside the Illustration of Seal Child with Anna Pignataro

See how new release Seal Child evolved during the illustration process with the wonderful Anna Pignataro!September 17th, 2021READ MORE

Inside the Inspiration with Cori Brooke on Fearless with Dad!

Hear all about the inspiration behind Fearless with Dad from author Cori Brooke!May 18th, 2021READ MORE

Behind the Scenes of My Summer With Grandad with Tom Tinn-Disbury!

Tom gives us a run through his development of My Summer With Grandad!April 27th, 2021READ MORE

Behind the Scenes of The Best Mum with Penny Harrison

We got to speak to the wonderful Penny Harrison, all about her new book, The Best Mum!March 25th, 2021READ MORE

Behind the Illustration of Ten Little Yoga Frogs with Mandy Stanley

We got to speak to the super talented illustrator of Ten Little Yoga Frogs, Mandy Stanley.March 24th, 2021READ MORE

Noisy Nights Illustration Process with Annie White

Illustrator Annie White has given us a full break down of her illustration process for the tale, Noisy Nights.February 25th, 2021READ MORE

Under the Sea with Peter Carnavas

We got to speak with the talented author and illustrator, Peter Carnavas, as his title Blue Whale Blues goes into paperback.February 20th, 2021READ MORE

Angela Perrini talks Christmas in Italy

We got festive with illustrator, Angela Perrini, talking all about her Christmas traditions in Italy.December 10th, 2020READ MORE

Interview with Kat Chadwick

We talked to Kat about her work on What's In My Lunchbox Today? by Peter Carnavas.September 17th, 2020READ MORE

Meet Nicole Prust, the author of The Sloth and the Dinglewot

Get to know Nicole Prust, the author of The Sloth and the Dinglewot.July 1st, 2020READ MORE

Summer Reading Challenge 2020 - Laura Wood draws Wilfred from Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf

The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge launches today and we are very excited to say that Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf by Kitty Black and Laura Wood is on the list! The theme this year is 'Silly Squad ' - 2020's challenge is all about funny books. To celebrate the launch, the wonderful Laura Wood has created a video showing us how to draw Wilfred, the main character from the book!June 5th, 2020READ MORE

The Power of Communication in Isolation

Communication is a powerful tool, especially in times of crisis. This power is expressed beautifully by Mr Pegg's Post and Under the Same Sky, both in different ways.May 27th, 2020READ MORE