Everyone has a special connection with illustrations. They’re a strong presence in the first books we learn to read, and even as adults, they have a unique ability to make a point in a way that words alone simply cannot. So, to celebrate their importance and the artists who draw them, the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration has announced a special day dedicated to all things illustration.
Due to take place on 24 November, National Illustration Day is the first of its kind in the UK. Taking place in schools up and down the country, as well as online with the help of the hashtag #NationalIllustrationDay, this event will focus on inspiring and much-loved illustration from picture books, posters, icons and beyond.
People will be invited to get involved online by sharing their favourite illustrations. At the same time, schools, libraries and home educators will encourage children to celebrate the medium with the help of free online resources. These will help budding illustrators to bring…
