Author Q&As
A Lot of Silly: Illustrated Q&A with David Barrow
David Barrow has an MA from the Cambridge School of Art, where he now teaches. His first book, Have You Seen Elephant?, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize, longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize, and received a Dutch Silver Pencil award. It has also been translated into 11 languages. Barrow won the Sebastian Walker Award and has since written and illustrated many picture books and illustrated a children’s novel.
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Q&A with Aurore Petit for the Picture Me illustration festival
Explore Aurore Petit’s creative process, from observing children’s daily life to crafting picture books that resonate with both kids and adults. Learn more here!
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Q&A with Antje Damm for the Picture Me illustration festival
Discover how Antje Damm blends architecture with storytelling in her unique picture books. Learn about her creative process, inspirations, and upcoming Picture Me Festival visit.
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Ulrich Hub Q&A: One Wise Sheep
Ulrich Hub’s ‘One Wise Sheep’ is a humorous retelling of the nativity story from the perspective of sheep, blending comedy with thought-provoking themes for children.
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Giraffe Island — Q&A with Sofia Chanfreau & Amanda Chanfreau
Sofia Chanfreau’s ‘Giraffe Island’ is a magical adventure about Vega and her unseen animal friends. Discover the mystery and magic. Available August 2024.
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A Rainy Dragon Day — Author Interview
Julie Völk’s ‘A Rainy Dragon Day’ is a tale of friendship and fantasy. Join Fred the dragon on a cozy, rainy day turned magical journey. Available August 2024.
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A Better Best Friend: Q&A with Olivier Tallec
Olivier Tallec was born in Brittany, France. After graduating from the École Supérieure d’Arts Appliqués Duperré in Paris, he travelled extensively and now lives and works in Paris. He has illustrated over 60 books for children, along with his work as both author and illustrator. His new book, A… Read more »
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The Pinchers: Q&A with Anders Sparring and Per Gustavsson
Anders Sparring writes children’s books and is a screenwriter for many popular television shows. He is also a stand-up comedian. Per Gustavsson is an illustrator and author living in Stockholm, Sweden. His bestselling books are translated into several languages. Who are The Pinchers books for? Anders They are for everyone who likes to have fun…. Read more »
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My Baby Sister Is a Diplodocus: Q&A with Aurore Petit
Aurore Petit was born in 1981, one of a generation of French illustrators to emerge from the influential School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg. She lives in Nantes, where she publishes children’s books, illustrates for children and adults and works on theatre sets. Her books with Gecko Press are A Mother Is a House and… Read more »
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Sounds Good!: Q&A with Ole Könnecke & Hans Könnecke
Ole Könnecke was born in 1961 and spent his childhood in Sweden. He now lives in Germany and has produced over 30 books, several of which have won international awards. Hans Könnecke is an award-winning composer, instrumentalist and music producer for film,and theatre, who studied composition at the Academy for Music and Theater in Munich…. Read more »
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