Poo Bum 20th anniversary interview: Stephanie Blake

Stephanie Blake (c) Léontine Behaeghel

What led you to create Simon’s world? Once I had Simon, everything clicked, and I was no longer working with the abstract idea of writing a book or making beautiful images. Books became my second language and Simon an extension of myself. I had a new freedom to play with words and images. I allowed myself to write the way I wanted to.

Studio tour: Clotilde Perrin and her monsters

For the release of Gotcha!, Clotilde Perrin took over our Instagram for a look inside her studio and at her work in progress. She shared images and video of original artworks and a bookcase bursting with books about monsters and fairy tales.

Q&A with Clotilde Perrin: Gotcha!

Bookshelf illustration (c) Clotilde Perrin

Clotilde Perrin is an illustrator and author living in Strasbourg, France. We asked her to tell us more about her new release, Gotcha!