tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91873837193075372902024-03-14T04:06:28.966-07:00Holly SterlingIllustration and DesignHolly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-18847985633152916882016-06-20T02:38:00.002-07:002016-06-20T04:59:19.293-07:00Little something...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The weather isn't the best in the UK right now, but here's a new illustration to warm us up a little.</div>
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I'm looking forward to my first event at <i>Crossing the Tees: The Book Festival for the Tees Valley</i> next Friday. This is a Girls Only (11 - 16years) event and will be hosted at the fabulous Stockton Central Library. Look forward to meeting some lovely ladies and getting stuck into some illustration activities!</div>
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<b>Lipstick Library VIP Girls Only Event with author and illustrator Holly Sterling</b><br />
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Date: Friday 24th June<br />
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Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm<br />
Location: Stockton Central Library<br />
Cost: £2 / Booking Essential<br />
Suitable for girls aged 11 – 16<br />
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At this exclusive event you can take part in an illustration workshop with Holly and there will be henna, hair braiding, temporary tattoos, nail painting (£1.50), crafts, competitions and an exclusive free goodie bag for everyone who attends!<br />
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The twitter name for Crossing the Tees is @CrossingtheTees </div>
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The twitter name for Stockton Libraries is @stocktonlibrary </div>
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Crossing the Tees website <a href="http://www.crossingthetees.org/">http://www.crossingthetees.org/</a></div>
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Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-59418993164381060822016-03-18T05:38:00.000-07:002016-03-18T05:38:00.154-07:00Michael Rosen's The Big WriteLast week, I hosted a Storytelling and Drawing event at <a href="http://www.discover.org.uk/" target="_blank">Discover Children's Story Centre</a> in Stratford, as part of Michael Rosen's The Big Write festival. This event was produced in partnership with the amazing team at <a href="http://www.letterboxlibrary.com/" target="_blank">Letterbox Library.</a><br />
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During the event the children learnt how I create my picture book characters and had the chance to create their very own.</div>
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Thank you to <i>Discover</i> and <i>Letterbox Library</i> for the invitation. Thank you to the <i>Frances Lincoln Children's Books</i> team for the support on the day. I had the most wonderful time meeting so many exciting young children! It was great to be back in London!<br />
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Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-64918021644340201572016-03-16T04:52:00.001-07:002016-03-16T04:54:58.425-07:00'Hiccups!' - coming May 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Eeek! So, it's not long until my next picture book <i>'Hiccups!' </i>is published with Frances Lincoln Children's Books (Quarto Publishing)... date for the diary is 5th May! </div>
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I thought it would be nice to share a few special facts about this book...</div>
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<li>I created this book for my final major project whilst doing my Masters at Edinburgh College of Art (2012/13)</li>
<li>It is the first book where I am both the author and illustrator</li>
<li>The little girl's character is based on my niece</li>
<li>The dog is based on two cheeky little dogs that I know called Max and Osca</li>
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So for many reasons, this book is particularly special for me.</div>
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You can pre-order <i>Hiccups! </i>from Waterstones here... <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/hiccups/holly-sterling/9781847806741">https://www.waterstones.com/book/hiccups/holly-sterling/9781847806741</a></div>
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Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-23924426209958736892016-03-16T04:35:00.000-07:002016-03-16T04:36:15.679-07:00Seven Stories Studio TakeoverIn January this year, I was invited by the Seven Stories team to run a Studio Takeover based on my award-winning illustration in the <i>Over the Hills and Far Away </i>book. You can see my illustration currently displayed in the Seven Stories <a href="http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/exhibitions/rhyme-around-the-world">Rhyme Around the World exhibition.</a><br />
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Families were invited to discover how to create African and Maori inspired art in a printmaking activity. We used this artwork to create a large African and Maori art installation in the studio.<br />
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We also had a star creation station were families could get involved in lots of cutting and sticking, write a wish on the back, of their decorated star and hang it in our 'night sky'.</div>
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Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-17443038885100477542016-03-16T04:11:00.003-07:002016-03-16T04:36:40.243-07:00EventsWow! It has been a good while since I last posted something on my blog - sorry! There has been so much going on recently, it has become hard to keep up-to-date.<br />
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As well as writing and illustrating book for children, I also enjoy working with children and adults in organised events. These can vary from festivals, to library and academic establishments. Here are a few of my favourite snaps from events towards the end of last year... <i>yes, I'm that out-of-date!!!</i><br />
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Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-31880143459047632792015-10-20T07:58:00.000-07:002015-11-06T03:01:41.874-08:00CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nomination<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over the moon to find out that <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/15-things-not-to-do-with-a-baby/margaret-mcallister/holly-sterling/9781847805065" target="_blank">'15 Things Not to do with a Baby'</a>, written by Margaret McAllister and illustrated by me, has been nominated for the CILIP <a href="http://kate greenaway medal 2016" target="_blank">Kate Greenaway Medal 2016</a>.<br />
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The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded for an outstanding book in terms of illustration for children and young people. To be a nominee alongside such talented illustrators is an absolute honour.<br />
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Thank you to Frances Lincoln Children's Books for believing in Margaret's story and me as a new illustrator!! Thank you to Kathryn Ross from Fraser Ross Associates, for being the best agent in the world... And of course a HUGE thank you to the CILIP members for putting our book forward for this award.Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-66208931280378679352015-08-24T07:48:00.001-07:002015-08-24T07:49:46.662-07:00Seven Stories - Rhyme Around the World Exhibition<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Seven Stories has relaunched this summer after undergoing a huge refurbishment to celebrate their 10 year anniversary.</div>
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I'm extremely excited to have my illustration from the <i>Over the Hills and Far Away - A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes from Around the World </i> (Seven Stories and Frances Lincoln, 2014) in the brand new exhibition,<i> Rhyme Around the World. </i>This fabulous exhibit invites families to step into their favourite and nursery rhymes and discover new ones that are shared across the world.</div>
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In this multi-sensory show, there is the opportunity to explore the original artwork commissioned by Seven Stories for the <i>Over the Hills</i> book, collected by Seven Stories co-founder, Elizabeth Hammill.</div>
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Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-17720821642306299582015-08-22T03:56:00.001-07:002015-08-24T07:57:42.326-07:00*** NEW BOOKS *** 'Everyone Feels' Series<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are some sneaky peeks of some work I have recently completed for QED Publishing (Quarto Publishing UK imprint).<br />
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This is a four book series written by award-winning author Moira Butterfield. Each book focuses on a different emotion (Happy, Sad, Angry and Scared), looking at why children may feel a certain way and how they can deal with their emotions.<br />
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<i>Every title features two stories, each told from a child’s point of view, which involve common scenarios or situations. For example, the main characters interact with each other through the series, sharing experiences that readers can easily relate too.</i><br />
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Looking forward to all four books coming out in 2016.Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-72157967932616819382015-06-27T13:53:00.003-07:002015-06-27T13:54:16.355-07:00Hiccups! proofs are in..!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hurrah!! They are in!<br />
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I was very happy to recently receive the colour proofs for my next picture book with Frances Lincoln. The title of this book is <i>'Hiccups!',</i> and it is the very first book where I am both the author and illustrator... eek!!<br />
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This little story was inspired by two special people and two special dogs in my life... My niece May and her dog Max, and my bestie Beth and her dog Osca.<br />
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Without giving too much away, the story follows the two main characters who are working through a rather irritating/tricky issue together. As inspired be the relationship between May and Max, and Beth and Osca, it's all about the strong bond between the two of them... and you can find out a little more when it comes out in Spring 2016...<br />
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To be continued...Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-55836738561633302242015-06-27T08:28:00.003-07:002015-06-27T13:55:14.928-07:00Summer Reading Challenge has started!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Both myself and author Margi McAllister are very excited and proud to have <i>'15 Things Not to do with a Baby'</i> included in this year's list for the <a href="http://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/book-list-2014" target="_blank">Summer Reading Challenge</a> run by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/readingagency">The Reading Agency</a>. This is the UK's biggest reading promotion for children. Those participating could have the opportunity to become a Guinness World Record title holder.<br />
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You can sign up for this year's challenge by popping into your local library, selecting six books of your choice, collecting stickers and other awards along the way.<br />
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If you live in Sunderland, you can check out <a href="http://www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/summer-reading-challenge" target="_blank">See it do it</a>, to stay up-to-date with events taking place at libraries across the city.<br />
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Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-78318786630061630252015-06-14T14:45:00.002-07:002015-06-14T14:49:17.314-07:00Borders Book Festival, 2015<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Last weekend I travelled to Melrose to host my very first festival event at the <a href="http://www.bordersbookfestival.org/" target="_blank">Borders Book Festival</a>. </div>
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BBF is set in the National Trust for Scotland's glorious Harmony Garden, offers a vastly diverse programme of events for all ages and is organised by a friendly and passionate group of people.</div>
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I was honoured to be amongst such talented authors and illustrators in this year's programme, such as Vivian French, David Almond, Nick Sharratt and David Melling.</div>
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The wonderful families who took part in my storytelling and drawing event discovered how I created my characters for <i>15 Things Not to do with a Baby,</i> had the opportunity to create some of their very own and had a sneak preview of my next book to launch with Frances Lincoln Children's Books in Spring 2016. </div>
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The event was followed by a book signing in the Harmony Garden Bookshop where we had the opportunity for a little more chatting...!!</div>
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Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-84635375096796367812015-03-31T02:45:00.000-07:002015-03-31T02:45:38.674-07:00The Independent on Sunday<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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On a journey from Sunderland to Liverpool last Sunday, I was extremely happy to receive messages on social media telling me that I was in <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/12-best-childrens-books-of-2015-10140027.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>, with <i>15 Things Not to do with a Baby</i> being listed as one of the '12 Best Children's Books of 2015'.<br />
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I've been totally overwhelmed with people's responses to my first picture book and this news has absolutely topped it off... with a full spread in the paper and a HUGE image from the book. It is such an honour to be amongst talent such as David Walliams, Tony Ross, Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt and Sally Gardner.<br />
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Here is the review of the book in the <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/12-best-childrens-books-of-2015-10140027.html" target="_blank">article</a>...<br />
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<i>Older brothers and sisters will appreciate Margaret McAllister and Holly Sterling’s 15 Things Not to Do with a Baby (Frances Lincoln, £11.99), a humorous take on the conflicting emotions that younger siblings can inspire.<br /><br />The 15 illustrated tips range from not letting the baby play with an elephant to more worryingly-plausible suggestions, such as not wrapping the baby in brown paper with a view to popping him or her in the post. It also offers a few handy hints about what you should do with a baby and will prove a useful tool in teaching toddlers the benefits of caring and sharing.</i></div>
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<b><i>15 Things Not to do with a Baby</i>'s list of achievements to-date: </b></div>
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<li><b>Books for Keeps</b> - <i>Book of the week</i> in January</li>
<li><b>Books for Keeps</b> - <i>New Talent</i></li>
<li><b>Book Trust</b> - <i>Books we like: February 2015</i></li>
<li><b>The Reading Challenge</b> - Listed book for the <i>Summer Reading Challenge</i></li>
<li><b>The Independent</b> - Listed as one of the <i>12 Best Children's Books of 2015</i></li>
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Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-68584996238078397652015-03-19T04:23:00.000-07:002015-03-19T04:44:18.969-07:00School Visit - Acklam Grange School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently visited <a href="http://www.acklamgrange.org.uk/" target="_blank">Acklam Grange School</a> in Middlesbrough to be interviewed by three ambitious pupils (Eeman, Kajol and Amran) for BBC News Day. We spoke about life as a children's book illustrator and how I balance it with a passion for teaching and competing in karate! It was definitely the most interesting interview that I've had to date.<br />
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Check out their coverage here... <a href="http://www.acklamgrange.org.uk/acklam-grange/bbc-news-report/students-catch-up-with-holly-sterling" target="_blank">Acklam Grange: Students catch up with Holly Sterling</a>Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-9917966333052714322015-02-27T15:51:00.001-08:002015-02-27T15:55:24.743-08:00Included in the Summer Reading Challenge 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am happy to announce that my first picture book, <i><a href="http://www.franceslincoln.com/childrens/frances-lincoln-childrens-books/15-things-not-to-do-with-a-baby" target="_blank">15 Things Not to do with a Baby</a> (</i>written by Margaret McAllister and published by <a href="http://www.franceslincoln.com/childrens/" target="_blank">Frances Lincoln Children's Books</a>) has been selected for this year's book collection for the <a href="http://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/" target="_blank">Summer Reading Challenge</a> 2015, Record Breakers.<br />
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There are two lists - one for younger children and one for older readers. You will find <i>15 Things</i> in the collection for younger readers (ages 4-7).<br />
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The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK's largest reading event for children and is organised by the charity <a href="http://readingagency.org.uk/" target="_blank">The Reading Agency</a>. If you would like your children to be involved in this year's challenge, pop into your local library, sign up, select your six book titles and collect stickers and other rewards along the way. You can do all of this for FREE... so go and get signed up!!!<br />
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Happy reading!Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-83580643219198223102015-01-30T05:58:00.000-08:002015-02-02T02:58:48.218-08:0015 Things Not to do with a Baby - Launch at Seven Stories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Had the most amazing evening of my life last night at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/7Stories">Seven Stories, National Centre for Children's Books</a> for the launch celebration of my first picture book, <a href="http://hs 4 pk bethehem 2.psd HS BETHLEHEM amend SS.PSD hs blue tit.PSD hs chaffinch .PSD hs tit pack.PSD" target="_blank">'15 Things NOT to do with a Baby'</a>, written by award winning author, Margi McAllister. It was a overwhelming turn out by many of our family, friends and supporters.<br />
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I would like to thank Margi McAllister for writing a dream of a text, full of fun and silliness! Thank you to Janetta Otter-Barry and <a href="http://www.franceslincoln.com/childrens/" target="_blank">Frances Lincoln Children's Books</a> for believing in the book, trusting in me as a new illustrator and making it a reality. Thank you to Andrew Watson from Frances Lincoln, for being a fabulously talented designer to work with.</div>
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Thank you to Elizabeth Hammill and Seven Stories for their ongoing support of me as an illustrator and friend. </div>
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A combined thank you to Nicky Potter and the Seven Stories team for organising such an amazing launch celebration. It was completely magical night.</div>
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A very special thank you to my agent Kathryn Ross and partner in crime Lindsey Fraser for simply being the best!!<br />
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As an added note, I am happy to share that I have been announced as Books For Keeps 'New Talent' this month. You can read their fabulous review of the book here... <a href="http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/210/childrens-books/reviews/15-things-not-to-do-with-a-baby">http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/210/childrens-books/reviews/15-things-not-to-do-with-a-baby</a><br />
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We have also been announced as one of the Book Trust's <a href="http://www.booktrust.org.uk/books/children/books-we-like/" target="_blank">'Books we like: February 2015'</a>.<br />
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<i><b>Other reviews of the book:</b></i><br />
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Book Trust <a href="http://www.booktrust.org.uk/books/view/34170">http://www.booktrust.org.uk/books/view/34170</a><br />
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Mirrors Windows Doors <a href="http://mirrorswindowsdoors.org/wp/review-15-things-not-to-do-with-a-baby/">http://mirrorswindowsdoors.org/wp/review-15-things-not-to-do-with-a-baby/</a><br />
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Parents in Touch <a href="http://www.parentsintouch.co.uk/Book-reviews-fiction-age-2-to-5-page-14">http://www.parentsintouch.co.uk/Book-reviews-fiction-age-2-to-5-page-14</a><br />
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Red Reading Hub <a href="https://jillrbennett.wordpress.com/2015/02/02/family-matters/">https://jillrbennett.wordpress.com/2015/02/02/family-matters/</a><br />
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The Bookbag <a href="http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/index.php?title=15_Things_Not_to_Do_with_a_Baby_by_Margaret_McAllister_and_Holly_Sterling">http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/index.php?title=15_Things_Not_to_Do_with_a_Baby_by_Margaret_McAllister_and_Holly_Sterling</a><br />
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Books In My House <a href="https://littlebooktastic.wordpress.com/2015/01/21/15-things-not-do-do-with-a-baby-written-by-margaret-mcallister-illustrated-by-holly-sterling-frances-lincoln/">https://littlebooktastic.wordpress.com/2015/01/21/15-things-not-do-do-with-a-baby-written-by-margaret-mcallister-illustrated-by-holly-sterling-frances-lincoln/</a></div>
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Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-37841797839878338392015-01-30T04:06:00.000-08:002015-01-30T04:40:48.551-08:00HRH The Duchess of Cornwall at Seven Stories<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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On Wednesday 28th January I was honoured to receive an invitation to attend a visit by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall to <a href="http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/" target="_blank">Seven Stories, National Centre for Children's Books</a>. The Duchess is a passionate supporter of initiatives and organisations that promote literacy and the enjoyment of books and reading, so Seven Stories was the perfect place to have included in a visit to Newcastle.<br />
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The Duchess enjoyed a tour of the building and we then had the opportunity to meet her over a cup of tea in the bookshop. She signed the Seven Stories guest book and was presented with a specially signed copy of <a href="http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/shop/signed-stock/163/signed-pre-order-over-the-hills-and-far-away" target="_blank">'Over the Hills and Far Away'</a> by Elizabeth Hammill, which she said she would enjoy reading to her grandchildren.<br />
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This visit marked the start of an important year for Seven Stories, who are celebrating their 10th birthday in the summer. Keep your eyes peeled for many exciting events to follow this year, starting with a refurbishment of the building in the spring.<br />
<br />Photographs courtesy of © Damien Wootten Photography.Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-11570602629056822942015-01-22T03:54:00.001-08:002015-01-25T04:00:35.816-08:00A Mother Goose Odyssey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week I helped the co founder of Seven Stories, Elizabeth Hammill to give a talk at <a href="http://www.weareexplore.org.uk/" target="_blank">Explore</a>, the lifelong learning centre in Newcastle upon Tyne. Elizabeth told the story of the creation of <a href="http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/shop/signed-stock/163/signed-pre-order-over-the-hills-and-far-away" target="_blank">Over the Hills and Far Away</a>, which was selected as one of Seven Stories' 50 best culturally diverse children's books (see the <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/oct/13/50-best-culturally-diverse-childrens-books" target="_blank">Diverse Voices List</a>). My part in the event focused firstly on my contribution to the book but also on my empathy for the importance of representing the diverse society that we live in today in books that we make and share with children.<br />
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<b>Elizabeth's review of the day...</b><br />
<i>"How do you capture the excitement, discoveries, adventure (and hard work too) involved in the journey undertaken to make a collection of nursery rhymes from across the English speaking world illustrated by 77 international artists - established and new? </i><br />
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<i>We had two and a half hours to do just this with a wonderfully responsive group of students at Explore in Newcastle. </i><br />
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<i>Together we all went on a Mother Goose Odyssey - unfolding the story of the creation of Over the Hills and Far Away in words and pictures, and of our roles as researcher, collector, compiler, artist finder - rather like an exhibition curator - and as a new artist winning a competition to create a double spread for the book. It was a new team experience for both of us - invigorating and fun. Perhaps we'll be able to do it again!"</i><br />
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<b>A snippet of an event attendee's review...</b><br />
<i>"Together they took us on the journey through the production, publication and launching of the book. The amount of diligent work, as well as the inspired thinking in the development of this book, was inspiring. I think my words echo the thoughts of all present. A wonderful session. Thank you."</i><br />
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Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-41858083897260798502015-01-08T04:14:00.000-08:002015-01-25T03:54:50.283-08:0015 Things NOT to do with a Baby is LAUNCHED!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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So here it finally is... <a href="http://www.franceslincoln.com/childrens/15-things-not-to-do-with-a-baby" target="_blank"><i>15 Things NOT to do with a Baby</i>.</a> This is my first picture book for <a href="http://www.franceslincoln.com/childrens" target="_blank">Frances Lincoln</a> and first time illustrating the text of award-winning author, Margaret McAllister.<br />
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As soon as I read the story, I knew I had to illustrate it! It involved a cute new baby (tick), it was hilarious (tick) and revealed an interesting relationship being siblings (tick).<br />
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We are very happy to announce that the book is currently 'Book of the week' with the UK's leading independent children's book magazine, <a href="http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/" target="_blank">Books for Keeps</a>. You can also read my <a href="http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/210/childrens-books/reviews/15-things-not-to-do-with-a-baby" target="_blank">FIRST BOOK REVIEW, written by Ferelith Hordon, right here.</a><br />
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Although the book is officially released and <a href="http://www.franceslincoln.com/childrens/15-things-not-to-do-with-a-baby" target="_blank">for sale</a>, we will be celebrating the launch at <a href="http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/" target="_blank">Seven Stories (National Centre for Children's Books)</a> on Thursday 29th January. To say I'm excited, is an understatement!<br />
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Noah and Bear having more fun together this Christmas.</div>
Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-68357599143423653712014-12-11T15:21:00.000-08:002014-12-12T14:13:57.340-08:00Illustration Friday - Light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Noah brought Bear a little light to help him see in the dark wintery night.</div>
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Yes, it is that time of year! ...time to decorate your Christmas tree. Mine will be up and running tomorrow. Thought I'd share this illustration to help get us all in the <i>Christmassy mood</i>.<br />
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Although it is nearly the Christmas break, I've still got deadlines to meet beforehand. I'm currently working on my first picture book that I have <i>both</i> written and illustrated, so this is all very exciting.<br />
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Also looking forward to my first picture book to be launched in January 2015 called <i>15 Things Not to Do with a Baby. </i>This wonderful text was written by the amazing Margaret McAllister and is going to be published by Frances Lincoln.<br />
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Will keep you posted about our book launch. Sounds like it is going to be very exciting!!Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-20457934049490286742014-11-06T04:41:00.000-08:002014-11-06T04:41:09.814-08:00Illustration Friday - Smooth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"I'm going to brush your tail until it is silky smooth," said the little girl.</div>
Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-82714686598590378402014-10-14T03:39:00.003-07:002014-10-15T03:51:24.102-07:00'Over the Hills and Far Away' Book LaunchOn Monday 13th October, we had the launch of the '<a href="http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/shop/signed-stock/163/signed-pre-order-over-the-hills-and-far-away" target="_blank">Over the Hills and Far Away</a>' book that was held at the <a href="https://freewordcentre.com/events/detail/over-the-hills-and-far-away" target="_blank">Free Word Centre</a> in London.<br />
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It was an absolute honour to be asked to be apart of the illustration panel including illustration legends <a href="http://www.janeray.com/" target="_blank">Jane Ray</a> and <a href="http://literature.britishcouncil.org/michael-foreman" target="_blank">Michael Foreman</a>, and 'illustrator of the moment,' <a href="http://www.yasmeenismail.co.uk/" target="_blank">Yasmin Ismail</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.michaelrosen.co.uk/" target="_blank">Michael Rosen</a> headed the evening and encouraged lively discussions about the power of nursery rhyme and verse, the importance of diversity in children's books, how each illustrator responded to the invitation to contribute to the book, creative working method (traditional vs contemporary) and how an artist approaches colour.<br />
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Performance poet <a href="http://joseph-coelho.com/" target="_blank">Joesph Coelho</a>, who was also on the panel, entertained us with beautiful <i>and</i> humorous readings of verses such as 'In the Blue Night' and 'You thumb there, wake up'.<br />
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After a wonderful evening at the Free Word Centre, I made a quick dash to Kings Cross with the rest of the Seven Stories team for our train back to Newcastle. Now we look forward to the second celebration event on Wednesday at Seven Stories itself.<br />
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You can order your copy from the <a href="http://www.sevenstories.org.uk/shop/signed-stock/163/signed-pre-order-over-the-hills-and-far-away" target="_blank">Seven Stories website</a>. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to Seven Stories, to help save and celebrate the wonderful world of children's books.Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187383719307537290.post-16828091864675132872014-10-01T09:58:00.002-07:002014-10-01T09:58:54.067-07:00KUGB Christmas Cards 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier in the year, I decided to use my illustration/design skills to help raise funds in support of the KUGB's (Karate Union of Great Britain) England Squad. There are 16 cards in each pack (4 of each design) and will be available at KUGB events for £3.99 per pack.<br />
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There are a limited number available so please take this opportunity to get them while stocks last and help to support our England Karate Squad competing at the European Championships in Zurich at the end of the year.Holly Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670950398821552710noreply@blogger.com0