I’m back, fresh-faced and buzzing after a wonderful trip to the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair. In just a few days, the faces I met and the discussions I was a part of have left me feeling utterly inspired and energized to start creating again.

To welcome in this bright and breezy month, I did a talk at the Drawn In meet-up for illustrators at Seven Bro7ers in Ancoats. Events like this fill me with a deep sense of gratitude and connection, and the opportunity to meet fellow creatives and share insights into our freelance journies is always an enriching experience.