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Ezra Jack Keats Awards

Posted on 30th June, 2017 by Daisy

I was so extremely happy to hear that The Girl with the Parrot on her Head is an Honor Book in the Ezra Jack Keats Awards. It’s especially lovely because Keats’ books are glorious, and because these awards are given to “books that portray the universal qualities … Continue reading →

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Klaus Flugge Prize shortlist

Posted on 13th October, 2016 by Daisy

I was extremely excited to be shortlisted for the first ever Klaus Flugge Prize (for debut picturebook illustrators) for The Girl with the Parrot on her Head. The party had gold balloons AND tiny macaroons! Nicholas John Frith won for his very beautiful Hector and Hummingbird: … Continue reading →

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Sheffield Children’s Book Award shortlist

Posted on 8th April, 2016 by Daisy

I’m very happy to say The Girl with the Parrot on her Head has been shortlisted for the Sheffield Children’s Book Award! It’s especially exciting as the prize is judged by children, voting through schools and libraries. Here’s Sheffield Libraries’ tweet: Now for the … Continue reading →

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Original screenprints for sale

Posted on 29th February, 2016 by Daisy

Online gallery Children’s Book Illustration have started selling some of my original screenprints. Six prints for The Girl with the Parrot on her Head (from the same editions as the prints used in the book) are available now – including a few of … Continue reading →

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Dulwich Books has a system

Posted on 19th January, 2016 by Daisy

To celebrate the release of The Girl with the Parrot on her Head in paperback, the lovely Dulwich books have put Isabel and her system, and the WOLF in their window: I am extremely grateful, again, for the amazing scalpel work performed on … Continue reading →

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