David Dean & Sandi Toksvig team up for book 2!

This week we have had a particularly nice present drop through the door at The Org HQ. The amazing new novel from Sandi Toksvig featuring the beautifully vibrant cover art from David Dean!

The book is out now and follows the adventure of 11-year-old Slim Hannigan and her family as the leave their home in Ireland to travel to America - in search of a better life. It has been so long and such a journey that Slim Hannigan and the rest of her family can't even imagine what home looks like anymore. And there are many, many miles across America for them to travel before they reach their destination.

Between them and the home of their uncle lie thousands of miles of dangerous land, wild animals and strangers who do not wish them well. Slim has to draw on bravery like she's never known to keep her family together and to keep them moving forward.

Get your copy now!

David Dean: The Barefoot Book of Children

Stunning new work from David Dean!
Empower tomorrow's global citizens to grasp today's critical social issues with The Barefoot Book of Children. Hand-painted illustrations and straightforward text directly engage the reader, inviting children to ask themselves: How do other children live? How are we different? And most importantly: How are we alike? The Barefoot Book of Children is a playful, powerful and thought-provoking celebration of both the big ideas and the everyday moments that reveal our common humanity and tie us all together.

Carmen Mok rides the big machines in winter with Harper Collins!

We are excited to share with you the brand new work from Carmen Mok! She has been busy illustrating 'Ride the Big Machines at Winter for Harper Collins!Climb aboard snowplows, rail plows, salt trucks, the iconic Zamboni and many more snow and ice vehicles in this bright, action-packed, ride-along adventure for the very young.

Aliona Bereghici wins Latino Book Award!

We are thrilled to announce that 'Sky Painter', illustrated by Aliona Bereghici, and published by Two Lions, has just won the 2016 International Latino Book Award for Best Educational Children’s Picture Book in English!The International Latino Book Awards recognise the best achievements in Spanish or Portuguese literature each year. They are produced by Latino Literacy Now, an organisation co-founded by Edward James Olmos and Kirk Whisler and Reforma, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos. Congratulations to Aliona on a gorgeous book!

Alison Jay new release: The 12 Dancing Princesses!

We can't wait for the release of Alison Jay's new book!

An enchanting retelling of the classic tale of the twelve dancing princesses.
Long ago in a kingdom far away, there lived a king and his twelve beautiful princesses.Although they are locked in their room each night, every morning the princesses wake up with their slippers worn through, as if they had been dancing all night long. Who will solve the mystery of the tattered shoes and claim one of the princesses as their bride?With dazzling illustrations by Alison Jay, this is an enchanting retelling of a classic tale.

OUT 30TH AUGUST!!

Gareth Lucas: Find It! At Bedtime, from Highlights magazine

Out in August and featuring Gareth Lucas' fabulous illustrations, Find It! At Bedtime, a brand new board book!


Find It! At Bedtime turns a favourite feature from Highlights Hello(TM) magazine into a popular series for babies and toddlers. The book combines everything our youngest readers love--bright colours, kid-friendly pictures, and developmentally appropriate challenges--with parents' favourite features--durable pages, engaging activities, and a narrative about bedtime that teaches healthy habits and will stand up to many re-readings. 

New Artist: Roberta Bordone!

A very warm welcome to our super talented new artist, Roberta Bordone!
Roberta was born in San Giorgio a Cremano, Italy, 9 June 1990.
Between childhood and adolescence she cultivated a love for drawing and photography. After attending the Art School of Naples, she enrolled in the Institute of Visual Communication ILAS, where she obtained a graduation in advertising photography and followed this with a three-year course of Illustration at the Italian School of Comix.. She has collaborated with many publishers and today works in her studio, with her faithful dog, Febo by her side! Her work is strong, graphic and full of energy and colour and we can't wait to show you!

Barbara Bongini: Cinderella and her Very Bossy Sisters!

We are thrilled to show you the brand new work that Barbara Bongini has been busy doing over the last few months for Scholastic publishing. She has put her unique stamp on a much the loved classic tale of Cinderella!

Once upon a time a girl called Once upon a time there lived a girl called Cinderella. She lived with her two VERY bossy sisters. When she was not cooking or cleaning, Cinderella could be found mending her sisters' shoes, or even fixing the car! One day, an invitation arrives to a ball at the palace. But Cinderella is kept so busy helping her bossy sisters get ready - squeezing their pimples and finding their spotty bloomers - that she has no time to get ready herself, until a visit from a fairy godmother changes her luck forever! A fun and feisty picture book retelling of a classic fairytale by bestselling author Mark Sperring.

A lovely article on this Writing and Illustrating blog featuring the very talented Richard Johnson explaining his creative process - click here

Alison Jay - 12 Dancing Princesses.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Alison Jays brand new picture book at the Bologna Book Fair , with Little Bee books. She has illustrated the classic German fairy tale of the 12 Dancing Princesses! Filled with her simply stunning, evocative art, this is a real collectors item and one to cherish! Released in August, we can't wait to get our hands on this!

Bistra Masseva: Dario and the Whale Illustrations

We are proud to show you the beautiful new work from Bistra Masseva! Here stunning illustrations for 'Dario and the Whale' are both charming and expressive and are a perfect match for this lovely story.
When Dario and his mother move to Cape Cod from Brazil, Dario has a hard time making friends since he doesn't speak English well. But one day Dario meets someone else who has just arrived in New England, and he doesn't speak any English at all . . . because he's a whale! Day after day, Dario and the whale meet at the beach. But what will happen when it’s time for the whale to migrate?

Ella Okstad for OUP

Another brilliant book Ella Okstad has been working on recently is this little corker from Oxford University Press: 'Nelly and the Quest for Captain Peabody!'
One girl. One turtle. One epic voyage! If you like Pippi Longstocking, you'll love Nelly Peabody. 
When Nelly says she's going to do a thing, she does it, whatever it is. 
Learn to juggle china cups? Of course! 
Live on lemons for a month? Why not? 
Set out in a boat with knitted sails to find her long-lost father, with only her turtle Columbus for company? Absolutely! 
And she won't let anything get in her way.

Ella Okstad: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

We are proud to present the fabulous new work from Ella Okstad, who has recently completed work on the Alma books publication of the classic 'Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. She was commissioned to do the stunning cover art and black and white interior illustrations. Her unique, contemporary style works perfectly for the story, giving it a fresh update, making it a firm favourite for a new generation of children!