Gill Smith opens her sketchbook to explain how she created Saving the Butterfly, her debut picture book. It is shortlisted for the 2023 Klaus Flugge Prize awarded annually to the most promising and exciting newcomer to picture book illustration.

From bestselling author Victoria Hislop comes an enchanting tale set on the Greek island of Spinalonga. Inspired by the classic novel The Island, Maria’s Island retells the story for children for the first time, with rich, full-colour illustrations by Gill Smith. Available from all good booksellers. Order your copy here!

An interview with Mat Tobin, Senior lecturer in Education: Primary English and Children’s Literature here

Q and A with Picture Book party here