The Typographic Design for Children Project - University of Reading

Useful link explaining further the research I mentioned in session 3 (typography powerpoint) into the impact of different typefaces in reading books for children.

 http://www.kidstype.org/?q=node/4

Lane Smith & Molly Leach Interview

Children's book designers Lane Smith and Molly Leach, designer and illustrator of numerous titles, including The Stinky Cheese Man, The True Story of The Three Little Pigs and Big Plans discuss their work and collaboration in the interview below. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NO3x6dOFCQ

London Book Fair Trip - Tuesday 17/4/12

Details for the London Book Fair trip are documented below. This is a mandatory trip and an assessed task relating to the book fair will be handed out on the day. Those of you on the Friday occurrence of the module will need to inform any lecturers in advance whose sessions you'll be missing.

Julia Eccleshare Talk - 16th Feb

The Guardian's children's book editor and author of a number of titles relating to children's publishing, Julia Eccleshare will be visiting UW on Thursday 16th February to talk about the nature of children's books and the future of publishing for children. Numbers will be limited, so if you are interested in attending let me know as soon as possible and I will add your name to the list.

Details:
Date & Time: 16/2/12 - 1-2pm
Room: BY1151 Seminar (Un)


http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/juliaeccleshare