Author,illustrator and political cartoonist Chris Riddell is unveiled as the modern Waterstones children's laureate at a ceremony at Bafta in London. Riddell, who takes over from Malorie Blackman, and will focus on creativity and visual literacy,extolling the meditative pleasure – for everyone – of creating a drawing every day. Riddell will post a daily illustration on an online 'laureate log' for the duration of his tenure, and will organise events with other illustrators Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com