Clare Hall-Craggs
@loveswimming
Love books, illustrations, newspapers, baking bread, growing veg & tulips. Children’s books PR. Slow swimming, loopy tennis, aiming for a half. She/her.
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Boats and clouds and blue sky as far as the eye can see. Great to be back at Holme Pierrepoint after a 30 year gap… #BUCS #swimmertorower #rowingmedic
Step into an extraordinary world of imagination! This beautiful NEW picture book by Charlie Castelletti/ C. A. Castle 🏳️🌈 (he/they) Emma Farrarons is perfect for challenging gender stereotypes and proving every kid is magical no matter who they are! Macmillan Children's Books #lovetoread #books
So looking forward to returning to the Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft (scene of the Giant Jam Sandwich exhibition too) to see Bloomin' Brilliant - will be clutching Nicolette Jones's ace guide Raymond Briggs: The Illustrators too.
Theo Parish's graphic memoir 'Homebody' is published today by Macmillan. It is one of my favourite books of the year, and I was lucky enough to be given the chance to share some pages and ask them some questions for TeenLibrarian #LGBT #UKYA #nonbinary
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2024/04/25/hom…
Huge thanks to the wonderful ANGELA HARDING - what a very special evening, full of generosity and support for aspiring artists and makers Pan Macmillan Clare Hall-Craggs.
It’s Homebody Eve - at last! Out tomorrow! And it is WONDERFUL. Thank you Theo Parish, you have absolutely nailed it. And thank you universe for the perfect timing. This book will bring comfort, hope and reassurance to young folks just when they need it most.
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If you're in Edinburgh this Thursday don't miss the chance to hear ANGELA HARDING print maker and illustrator extraordinaire talking about her work and the experience of visiting Knepp to illustrate WILDING: How To Bring Wildlife Back - at Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinbur…
Sold-out event in the former ballroom at Waterstones Chichester with Isabella Tree and ANGELA HARDING talking about the beautiful illustrated edition of Wilding - the verges of wildflowers at Knepp reminded Angela of being in her 20s, so full of life and vigour
#NewIllustrationoftheDay : delicate ink and watercolour by Eliza Wheeler, with muted colour, and expressive grey smoke & dripped reflections in the rain. From What Rosa Brought by Jacob Sager Weinstein, based on his grandmother's memories as a refugee from Vienna. HarperCollins Children's Books
#NewIllustrationoftheDay . Great use of scale in a daring and dramatic image by Iranian artist Reza Delvand from Champ by Payam Ebrahimi, translated by Caroline Croskery. Greystone Kids. A picturebook for anyone who has ever felt the weight of family expectations.
#NewIllustrationoftheDay by Fred Benaglia. Spirited cartoons recall Saul Steinberg and Ronald Searle, prettily coloured in mustard yellow, light magenta and cyan. From Always Carry Me With You by Herve Eparvier: a pebble holds a father's love. Quarto Kids' eco imprint Ivy Kids.
Super review from PNorfolk_BookReviews for From Badger to Worse - ‘If corny one-liners, chaos, comedy and calamities are your child’s idea of reading heaven, then this high-energy daffy detective series is the perfect gift’ Thanks so much Pam!
Celebrating the legendary Sir Lenny Henry, a phenomenal figure and renowned British performer, writer, philanthropist, and award-winning stage actor.
