#childrens publishing

[fishfingersandscarves]

it's Train Your Brain: Visual Puzzles book birthday today! find it wherever books are sold online :)

[fishfingersandscarves]

today is Moonlight Magic Club: The Runaway Cauldron's book birthday! it's the sixth book in the series by Melody Lockhart - once again the cover is by Luna Valentine and interior illustrations by yours truly! out now wherever books are sold!

[fishfingersandscarves]

it's another book birthday! Train Your Brain! Brain Games the final book in the puzzle book series by Lisa Regan and illustrated by yours truly is out now! get it wherever books are sold!

[theartworksinc]

Meet the Artists - Lucy Rose - The Artworks

Lucy Rose’s illustrations have a vintage, timeless appeal. Which is not to say that her images aren’t contemporary, but there is something in the softness of her line, the distressed textures and the muted colours that offers a nostalgic warmth. After being quickly picked up by The Artworks upon graduation, Lucy has worked for clients …

Next up on Meet the Artists, we have Lucy Rose, who’s illustrations have a timeless quality.

[theartworksinc]

Rachel Saunders launches a Boom! Bang! Royal Meringue! draw-along! - The Artworks

If you’re struggling for things to do at home that help keep the kids entertained, Rachel Saunders might have something for you! “Doodle with a Poodle” is a draw-along tutorial, where Rachel takes you through all the steps to recreate the Cat from her picture book with Sally Doran, “Boom! Bang! Royal Meringue!” Starting with …

Rachel Saunders has launched a new draw along tutorial over on IG, “Doodle with a Poodle!”

[theartworksinc]

UKLA Longlist for When the Stars Come Out

We are very excited to announce that When the Stars Come Outhas been longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2020!

Lucy Rose was commissioned by Caterpillar Books to illustrate When the Stars Come Out, written by Nicola Edwards. This was Lucy Rose’s first children’s book project, and it required an extensive amount of highly narrative illustrations. Due to the sheer quantity of illustrations needed, Lucy Rose decided to break the brief down into three manageable parts. She said that it was “a daunting task to begin with”, but through meticulous time-management she met all of her deadlines.

She began by creating rough sketches, which she then developed into colour illustrations (one section at a time). When Caterpillar Books was happy with her visual outcomes, Lucy Rose created the final artworks by drawing the outlines by hand and then digitally adding colour and texture to them. Lucy Rose told us, “I really enjoyed this project as I feel so much thought and passion was put in from everyone involved. I feel very grateful that my first children’s book commission was for such a lovely project and subject matter”.

We love the final product and are so happy that When the Stars Come Out is getting the celebration that it deserves. Good luck in the UKLA Book Awards 2020, Lucy Rose and Nicola!

[morpheme-publishing]

Morris Library receives ‘Cricket’ children’s literary magazine records

by Christi Mathis

CARBONDALE, Ill. – The records of “Cricket,” the trend-setting children’s literary magazine, can now be found at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library Special Collections Research Center.

Marianne Carus, the founder and former editor of the first children’s literature magazine, along with her husband, Blouke, and son, Andre, donated the collection to SIU. The collection includes 170 boxes of archival materials, including illustrations, literary manuscripts and printed materials, along with a complete set of the magazine prints. In addition to the early records and actual magazine collection, the donation features correspondence from well-known authors, illustrators and publishing industry professionals, according to Pam Hackbart-Dean, director of the Special Collections Research Center.

“We are proud to welcome the Cricket Literary Magazine Collection to its new home in Morris Library’s Special Collections. ‘Cricket’ made an enormous contribution to children’s literature and art in the United States,” Hackbart-Dean said. “Now, these very records offer a rich resource of academic research potential.”

Open Court Publishing’s Marianne Carus conceived “Cricket Magazine,” determined to create a publication for children that was comparable to “The New Yorker.”  The plan was greeted enthusiastically by acclaimed authors, illustrators and leading people in the publishing industry. The magazine launched in 1973 as the only children’s magazine dedicated to literature. It featured the work of groundbreaking illustrator Trina Schart Hyman, and popular children’s author Lloyd Alexander was a major contributor, often sharing words of wisdom under the moniker “Old Cricket.” They, along with literary editor Clifton Fadiman, helped make the magazine a big success.

The publication sought to stimulate in young readers a sense of curiosity, imagination and a wonder about history, art, science and world culture through new stories and adaptations of works by celebrated authors interpreted by award-winning illustrators, Hackbart-Dean said. “Cricket” in turn inspired a line of literary magazines appealing to children of varying ages, including “Babybug,” “Ladybug” and “Spider” for those just learning to read alone, and “Cicada” for young adults.

Visitors are welcome to peruse the “Cricket” collection and other unique, historically significant collections housed within the library’s Special Collections Research Center.

 For more information, visit www.lib.siu.edu/scrc, call 618/453-2516 or email [email protected].

[justinnevil]

Read this wonderful book in your bed, in the park, on the train, or even on the toilet. Maybe, like Becket Rumsey, in your favourite armchair... wherever you choose to read it, you'll forget where you are as you sail the ocean with Becket and his brother. Can they navigate through the storms life keeps sending their way? Joyous, life-affirming writing from Lara Williamson. Spoiler alert: there's a snail called Brian too!