Find out more about children’s book illustrator and new Five Quills illustrator James Brown with these ten facts.
10 Facts About Illustrator James Brown
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Al’s Awesome Science | Author Q&A with Jane Clarke
Al’s Awesome Science is a new chapter book series for younger readers following the adventures of energetic twins Al and Lottie. The first book in the series, Egg-Speriments! has just hit the shelves. Series author Jane Clarke shares the memories that inspired her and the science behind the books.
Sky Private Eye Book Reviews
Sky Private Eye | Spring Reviews The release of our very first children's book series Sky Private Eye is around the corner (1 April). We are excited to share this latest round-up of our Sky Private Eye book reviews. The reviews, by well-known parenting bloggers,...
Five Quills Represented by Rights People
There's exciting news at Five Quills HQ: a new deal with rights agency Rights People. The first international outing for Sky Private Eye picture book series is at Frankfurt Book Fair this week when Five Quills foreign rights will be represented by Caroline Hill-Trevor...
Sky Private Eye | Illustrator Preview
My most enduring memories of beaches as a child are the colourful shells and pebbles I would find, so I wanted this to feature in the beach scenes. Children’s book illustrator Loretta Schauer gives a little taster of the visual creation behind the soon-to-launch Sky...
Sky Private Eye | Author Preview
Fairy tales with a happy ending are a great way to help children explore good and bad characters. Children’s book author Jane Clarke shares a pre-publication preview of the characters, setting and development of her new picture book creation with Five Quills, Sky...
10 Facts About Loretta Schauer
Find out more about children’s book author illustrator and Five Quills illustrator Loretta Schauer with these ten quick facts. 1. Lives in London 2. Books published 7 3. Favourite book Anything by Edward Gorey 4. Favourite fairy tale character The Big Bad Wolf, he's...
10 Facts About Jane Clarke
Find out more about children’s book author and Five Quills writer Jane Clarke with these ten quick facts. 1. Lives in Market Harborough, Leicestershire 2. Writes Picture books, chapter books, poetry and reading scheme books 3. Books published 80+ 4. Favourite book The...
Illustrator Q&A | Loretta Schauer
I usually start by creating the main characters for the story; it’s a bit like assembling a cast for a play or film. Inspirational children’s book illustrator Loretta Schauer shares her approach and inspirations in bringing picture books to life through drawing,...
Author Q&A | Jane Clarke
Children still enjoy many of the same books, but publishing goes through fashions and stories have become faster-paced. As a writer you have to keep up! Award winning children’s book author and Five Quills writer Jane Clarke shares her inspirations, her approach to...
Bologna Book Fair 2016
Five Quills will be attending Bologna book fair for the first time as a visitor. We are looking forward to present a preview of our new series Sky Private Eye! We are excited to be part of the bustling and creative world of children's books! For more information,...