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5 things to know about Quentin Blake
The illustrator and author Quentin Blake; an elderly man wearing a brimmed summer hat. He is sitting on an outdoor bench, holding up one of his illustrations.
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5 things to know about Quentin Blake

Of course you’ll know who Quentin Blake is, but did you know these things about him?

Artist on artist: Liz Pichon on the 'joyous' Quentin Blake
A woman with her hands on her hips in a bright yellow dress, standing in front of a background that is covered in multi-coloured shooting stars.
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Artist on artist: Liz Pichon on the 'joyous' Quentin Blake

The author and illustrator behind the hugely successful Tom Gates series shares her love for the ‘extraordinary artistry’ of Quentin Blake.

How to write music for children
Children with man playing instrument
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How to write music for children

Continuing our Arts Unravelled series, three musicians from different genres explain how and why they make music for young people and families.

5 things to know about the Moomins
Sketch of the Moomin Blue House with Moomin characters running inside.
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5 things to know about the Moomins

Find out about the creation and the impact of what are surely the world’s most lovable trolls.

How to create a compelling children’s book character
Nadia Shireen surrounded by fox illustrations
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How to create a compelling children’s book character

Children’s book authors Nadia Shireen, Chitra Soundar and Yasmine Naghdi explain how their characters are created for our Arts Unravelled series.

How to make an accessible theatre show for disabled children
Two audience members sit surrounded by hundreds of plants
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How to make an accessible theatre show for disabled children

Sensory Theatre company Oily Cart give an insight into how they put together their distinctive and inclusive shows, for our Arts Unravelled series.

David Gibb: ‘Children are the most honest audience a musician can play to’
The David Gibb Band members are posing in the middle with their music instruments to hand surrounded by a colourful animated background and cartoon characters.
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David Gibb: ‘Children are the most honest audience a musician can play to’

The musician explains what it’s like to make music for children and families, and why he does so.

YolanDa Brown: ‘I fell in love with the saxophone, it became my voice’
YolanDa Brown, a young Black woman with her curly hair sits behind a desk, she is smiling and wearing a bright red jacket
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YolanDa Brown: ‘I fell in love with the saxophone, it became my voice’

The saxophonist talks about her musical loves and inspirations, and hit show Band Jam in this interview ahead of our 2024 Imagine Children’s Festival.

‘It’s constantly surprising’ – behind REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground
Parent and child walking through the entrance to the Replay recycled play space.
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‘It’s constantly surprising’ – behind REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

The Herd’s Sam Caseley explains the inspiration behind this interactive installation.

Hannah Lee on rappers' reactions, Beyonce’s voice and representation in children's books
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Hannah Lee on rappers' reactions, Beyonce’s voice and representation in children's books

The author of My Hair and The Rapping Princess discusses representation in children’s books in this interview.

Jacqueline Wilson on writing, favourite characters and Tracey Beaker’s unexpected popularity
Children's Author,  Jacqueline Wilson
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Jacqueline Wilson on writing, favourite characters and Tracey Beaker’s unexpected popularity

The hugely popular children’s author discusses writing, inspiration and the unexpected popularity of Tracey Beaker.

Think Aloud: why are children's books stuck in the past?
Ade Adepitan
Podcast

Think Aloud: why are children's books stuck in the past?

Ade Adepitan and Imogen Russell Williams join Harriet Fitch Little to discuss diversity in children’s literature in this 2019 podcast.