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Vibrant, childlike and mischievous! Let’s step into the nonsense and playful imaginary world created by Japanese picturebook master Arai Ryoji.

Expressiveness and freedom are both attributes present in Beatrice Alemagna’s artistic work.

Piret Raud’s delicate lines and neat pointillism technique seem to confer a magic ability of transformation.

Margaret Wild talks about the challenging parts of life and childhood through delicate, strong and sensible stories.

Whether it be union portraits or a blend of metaphors, Iwona Chmielewska’s combination of poetic images create a space for dialogue extending far beyond the boundaries of age, gender, or ability.

Canadian illustrator Sydney Smith brings the world to life in watercolour and ink. His award-winning picturebooks explore an outsider’s perspective with grace and honesty.

Carll Cneut is an artist who fully appreciates the potential of his medium.

In a world of dark headlines and frightening concepts, Angèle Delaunois uses her books to speak honest truths about the world, sparking kindness and hope in readers of all ages.

Sergey Makhotin channels this child energy into his incredibly kind and humourous stories that appeal to children and grown-ups alike.

Playful, fantastical, commonplace, realistic – Franz Hohler’s stories effortlessly combine these paradoxical elements and disrupt traditional scripts.

Tonke Dragt revolutionized Dutch fantasy children’s literature through her own cultural background and amazing creative talent.

David McKee presents children with diverse lifestyles through playful illustrations and humorous stories that foster positive attitudes towards themselves and others.