Ten picked for Booktrust Best New Illustrators 2011

Publication Date: Tue, 22/03/2011 - 17:23 Ten young illustrators, including artists published by Walker, Simon & Schuster and Tate, have been named as the Booktrust Best New Illustrators 2011. The 10 were presented with their awards at a ceremony in central London this evening [22nd March] by Charlie and Lola author and illustrator Lauren Child. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]

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