Jamie
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Associate Art Director at @WalkerBooksUK. Occasional writer, illustrator and dog-wrangler👨🏻🎨🐶🏳️🌈 Rep: @LydiaRSilver he/him
Cambridge, England
Joined May 2014
Beyond excited to share the news that my middle grade author-illustrator debut, GRUMPFORT, will be publishing next year with @Usborne! 🐲. It’s follows Mo on an unwise adventure into a monstrous fortress and I can’t wait to share more with you soon 🔍👀. LET’S GO MONSTER HUNTING!.
.@Usborne has acquired Grumpfort, “a monstrously funny” illustrated young middle-grade début from author-illustrator Jamie Hammond, who is associate art director at @WalkerBooksUK 👇
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I’ve been quiet on here because I MARRIED MY BEST FRIEND and it was the most perfect day I could have dreamed of 🧡👰🏻♂️👰🏻♂️
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On Friday my best friend asked me a very important question at the place where we first met, and you’ll be pleased to know I said yes 😭💕💍
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Children’s book people - I feel like there are a lot of you out there but I’m not connected! Please say hello, I’d love to natter/connect/exchange gifs 👋🏻🤓.
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Ello ello ello! I’m looking for a graphic novel/comic illustrator for a really *really* exciting project ✨ Think Heartstopper, Sad Ghost Club, Bloom – characterful, witty, slightly fantastical, B&W illustrations. If that’s you, drop your portfolio/website below and say hello 👋.
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Nooooooooooooo I’ve just sent an email saying ‘hope you’re having a nice wee’ instead of week, so don’t mind me I’m going to go and hide for the rest of the day.
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👋 I’m looking for an LGBTQ+ illustrator for a project (starting Sept/Oct). Someone who can do fun, spot illustrations that are quite graphic, and icons/emojis – not too young, MG/lower-teen. All illustrations will be B&W. Give me a wave with your portfolio if that’s you 🌈.
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I'm not from the US but I've designed a poster anyway @OrphanBlack @tatianamaslany #OrphanBlackPoster #OrphanBlack
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I have some exciting professional news for a Friday - I’m now a Senior Designer 🥳😭🧡
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✨✨SOME EXCITING NEWS✨✨. I’m thrilled to announce that I’m now represented by the magnificent @LydiaRSilver at @DA_Childrens. I feel like the luckiest person in the world to be working with Lydia, and I can’t wait to show you what I’ve been up to 🖊✏️👀.
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I have some personal news for a Friday – I’ve been PROMOTED 🥳😭🎉.
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I’m at London Book Fair today so *obviously* had to get a picture with the MASSIVE Loki cover @Louiestowell ⚡️🍊 (if you bump into me please say hi)
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AAAHHHHHHHH Loki is out of the bag – @Louiestowell IS WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE MONTH 🌈🎉 I’m so so proud and Louie has created something truly special that I predict will take over the world (much to Loki’s liking)
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HERE IT IS!! The cover of @Louiestowell’s Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good (as a little animation!) ✏️ I can’t wait for you all to see what we’ve been up to. It’s hilarious and so much fun and Louie is a genius (it’s been an absolute pleasure!)⚡️ #BeLessLoki @WalkerBooksUK
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Today was my last day in the office before I get married and I feel so lucky to have such a lovely team 🧡🧡 Also look at the amazing illustration @Louiestowell did for me (yes, that’s my dog punting) 🥰
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Everybody meet Jaxon 🐶💛 He joined our little family last week and has been causing chaos ever since
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This is my vague publishing tweet because today I received some REALLY REALLY EXCITING NEWS 🥳.
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I’m at London Book Fair today with lots of meetings (and lots of posters on the Walker stand with the books I’ve designed!). If you bump into me say hello 👋📚
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Omg there are so many of you!! 😭 Thank you all SO MUCH for the love and well wishes 💕. And for those who are obsessed with my dog too, he took his ring-bearer duties VERY seriously 🐶
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Loki* has been up to mischief in my local Tesco and overtook the shelf…. *’Twas I. Loki is taking the blame once again 👀. So exciting to see it in supermarkets @Louiestowell!
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Hello 👋 Are you interested in design? And you love children’s books and illustration?. Come and join our team - we’re currently hiring an Assistant Designer (we’re lovely, I promise!) 👨🎨.
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Today is my 5 year anniversary at @WalkerBooksUK!! 🎉 I feel SO lucky that I get to design the best books and work with such a talented team/illustrators/authors/agents/*everyone* – so from the bottom of my heart, thank you for making my job the best 🧡.
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THAT’S MY BROTHER!!!! I LOVE THIS BOOK WITH ALL MY HEART! I’m SO proud and will continue to shout about it because it’s truly incredible and has the most amazing ghost called Sheila (who we may or may not have grown up with) 👻✨💙.
SOME BIG NEWS! I’m beyond excited to announce that the first book in my debut author-illustrated young fiction series, VILLAINS ACADEMY, will be coming in Feb 2023. I can’t wait for everyone to meet my gang of misfit villains 💙.
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✨ GIVEAWAY ✨ . Ryan’s MARVELLOUS book is out in almost 6 months! To celebrate, I’m giving away a preorder, which you’ll receive on publication in February. 👻 RT to enter 👻 Winner announced at random next Friday, 5th August.
In case anyone missed it yesterday - here’s the cover for the first book in my debut middle-grade series, VILLAINS ACADEMY!💙 I love it so much and it’s being overprinted with HOLOGRAPHIC FOIL, so it’ll be extra shiny, magical and badass. Out Feb 2023 with @simonkids_UK ✨
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So excited to share the cover of The Christmas Doll which we’ve been working on! It’s such a beautiful story and the artwork is stunning – @AmySparkes and @katiehickey195 have created magic. Out this November! 🍂✨
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HUGE happy publication day to Queer Up by Alexis Caught 🏳️🌈 This book made me cry (in a good way!) and is incredible in every sense. I hope lots of people are inspired by it 💖
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WOW there are so many of you! I’m a bit blown away ✨ I might be a bit slow but I promise to reply to you all eventually! 🐢.
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I was in London yesterday evening, so of course I had to go into @WaterstonesPicc to see the orangey goodness in-person while it’s BOTM! YAY @Louiestowell 🍊⚡️
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Also can we please appreciate how beautiful the covers are, I can’t stop staring at them. @karlj_mountford you’re a genius
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Happy book birthday to My First Baking Book 🧁🍪 Brimming with creative bakes, showstoppers, the most delicious breads (trust me, I’ve made them far too much) and topped with Harry’s beautiful illustrations! Congratulations @nomadbakerdavid and @harryewoodgate 💙
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Had an amazing evening yesterday celebrating Oti’s tour and the publication of Dance with Oti 2: The Lion Samba 🦁 It’s moments like these which make me feel so lucky to work with such lovely people ✨💙
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Today’s the day The Repair Shop stories: The Christmas Doll publishes ✨ What a special book brilliantly told by @AmySparkes and beautifully illustrated by @katiehickey195 (ft. my happy face last year when I visited the ACTUAL barn!!) ❄️
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I re-designed the covers of Sally Rooney’s Normal People and Conversations with Friends in a retro/graphic style ✨ Quite happy with how they turned out ✏️
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The news is out!! Very proud to have designed this wonderful book 🥳 It’s all about overcoming emotions, friendship and the power of dance – AND you can even learn the routine 💃🏼.
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Proud Designer moment 👨🏻🎨 Popped by to see the window display at @talesonmoonlane - it’s looking wild 🌿🐝 #AgentsoftheWild
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SO excited to share the cover of Sex Ed, written by the incredible @school_sexed, coming this September! It covers everything you need to know about Sex and is so so good 🍌🍆🥑
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Happy publication day to Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame⚡️With plenty of mischief, a stolen hammer and LOTS of horses – it’s another corker! There’s also a special indie sprayed-edge edition (if you’re quick)! Congrats @Louiestowell, LOOK AT THEM TOGETHER!! 💥
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Happy publication day to Dance with Oti 🐥💃🏼 Celebrating friendships, overcoming fears and having fun through dance – it’s wonderful AND you can learn the dance too! It was an absolute pleasure to design and work on with the talented @SamaraHardy and @OtiMabuse ✨
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Examples of your artwork in black and white and colour would be fab. All illustrators welcome 👋 (please don’t DM, my brain will implode).
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IT’S HERE!! @Louiestowell’s LABGGTBG proof in all its slip-tube and rainbow glory 🌈✨ It was so much fun designing, and for those wondering it’s SOFT TOUCH!! ft. Jaxon (who also likes the look of it) 🐶
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Such an amazing night celebrating the best people and books ✨ HUGE congratulations again @harryewoodgate, you’re incredible and I’m over the moon for you – and so lovely to meet you @AdamSilvera 🖋💙 #BritishBookAwards
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I received the most AMAZING post today from the lovely @PennyNevilleLee - LOOK AT THE CALENDAR!!! I’m now full of Christmas spirit and I can’t stop looking at it 🎅🏻✨
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The cookies have taken over the office - they’re angry AND delicious. Congrats @LauraDockrill on the wonderful #AngryCookie!
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Ever since Ryan wrote and illustrated Villains Academy I knew I HAD to have Bram made into a plush as a surprise! Look how amazing he is 💚💙 (also werewolf biscuits and bogey Bonbons because WHY NOT).
Yesterday @jamiehammondd & @LSEdwards95 gave me a publication gift (lol 5 months early). It’s the most incredible present ever! His hair! The label! The attention to detail is amazing & I love him so much🥹. Made by the amazing @GangMaua, thank you for bringing Bram to life💚
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Finally! Maybe this will make other publishers realise they don’t necessarily need to be in London 👀.
.@HachetteUK has revealed plans to open new offices in Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Sheffield and Bristol over the next 12 months, following a year-long consultation with staff who have volunteered to relocate. Discover more here: (£)
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First day back at work today and I came back to a really lovely thank you email from one of my authors 😭 It’s the small things, happy 2021!.
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Thank you for all of the birthday wishes 🥰 I had to share because LOOK at the amazing cake that Luke made me 🐛 (ft. Jaxon because he’s cute)
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LOKI IS NOMINATED FOR A NIBBIE!!!!!!! Massive hugest congratulations @Louiestowell ⚡️😭.
Congratulations to Jeff Kinney (@wimpykid), @louiestowell, @TolaOkogwu, @annabelwriter, @AdamSilvera, @whatSFSaid and @DaveMcKean, all shortlisted for Children’s Fiction!. Supported by @theweekjunior #BritishBookAwards #Nibbies
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First time in the office since Christmas and there was lots of post on my desk, but the best has to be this amazing poster! Thanks so much @Alex_T_Smith 🧡 I’m without a doubt the beaver with a hot choc and marshmallow
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I volunteered to talk to a primary school (virtually) this morning about my job and it was SO much fun! They were really engaged and asked brilliant questions, and it made me realise that it’s hard to explain what I do simply 😂.
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I LOVE THIS BOOK!! Alasdair and Claire are a formidable duo and have created an irresistible, hilarious package – and I didn’t guess the murderer! There are also moustaches, strange exhibits and plenty of sleuthing 🥸🕵🏻.
I have written a book! It's a murder mystery for kids. (Kids like murder, right?) The cover and hilarious illustrations are by @misspowellpeeps. You can't buy it until February 2023, but it is a real book. Tell your friends and enemies!
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I’m off this week and spending it relaxing at Centre Parcs, and my dog’s already making friends with the local wildlife 🐿
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Today was my first full day back in the office since March and it wasn’t so bad! I had different people to talk to and there was Yorkshire tea 🎉.
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"If your friends aren't a positive influence on your life then it's a waste" @Zoella @MarkFerris2O16 — Speaking the truth!.
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How beautiful was tonight’s sunset though ☀️ These don’t have any filters on!
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Heading into the office for the first time this year and I apologise for anybody that bumps into me because I’ll probably talk your ears off.
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Tonight I made fudge for my work Secret Santa and managed to only burn one finger in the process – so I’d call it a success 🍬
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I’m OFFICIALLY FINISHED for the holidays, there are no emails in my inbox and I’m off to hibernate until January 💤.
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Just finished work until the New Year and boy can I tell you that I’m doing absolutely NOTHING until then
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The out of office is on, my inbox is empty (yes, EMPTY!!) and I’m now off for 11 days, and I’m going to be busy doing *nothing*.
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I can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on this! It’s so funny and interesting and I’ve learned so much from working on it ✨.
*CHEERFUL KLAXON*. Hi! Thrilled to announce my children’s book, delightfully illustrated by @jennytaylordraw, and published by @WalkerBooksUK . YOU ARE HISTORY is a fun, fact-filled, and surprising global history based on 50 things kids might use everyday.
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Happy pride everyone ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 remember you might not know what somebody is going through, be kind 🌈.
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Good luck to all you lovely booksellers and bookshops today ✨ I hope you have a safe reopening and that people come to support and buy lots of books! We’ve missed you 📚.
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You know it’s going to be a good day when you get to decorate cookies in celebration of #AngryCookie! @WalkerBooksUK @LauraDockrill
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Happy pancake day – or should I say – happy Yorkshire Pudding day (because they’re basically the same thing and who can’t resist a Yorkshire pudding) 🥞
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It’s here! I think it might be my favourite yet (not that I have favourites 👀) 💚.
And now, here it is. The secret third thing that is the cover for LOKI: A BAD GOD'S GUIDE TO RULING THE WORLD. The book I am currently drawing, and a (very loose) version of the Volsung's Saga (very, very loose, did I say how loose?). Cover design by the superb @jamiehammondd
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Happy publication day to this wonderful book! Jam-packed with adventure, inventions and pear-fect illustrations – I think you’re going to love Scooter and Fizzbee 🍓🍒🍐 Huge congratulations @CRSains & @jennytaylordraw 🥳
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There’s a job opening for an Editorial Assistant in our team if you’re into words and all things children’s books! 👇🏻👇🏻.
We're hiring! Do you fancy joining the team behind some of the best children's books in the business?. We're looking for a new Editorial Assistant - click the link below to find out more:. #PublishingJobs #EditorialJobs.
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Woah, I came back online to so many of you! Thank you all so much, I’ll get back to as many of you as I can and I’ll be keeping your portfolios close by 💛.
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A very special (early) delivery of Villains Academy arrived this morning! Look at the foil! The sprayed edges! Doesn’t it look amazing! I’m so so proud of @hamdesign and can’t wait to see it in bookshops from Thursday 💙👻 Please also enjoy a VERY excited Jaxon 🐶
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Yay 🥳 I’m really proud of this book and I can’t wait for you all to see it - it really is lovely ✨.
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YAY so pleased that Agents of the Wild is very deservingly on this list 💚🌿 Congrats @jenrosebell @AVLickens.
Agents of the Wild: Operation Honeyhunt written by Jennifer Bell @jenrosebell and illustrated by Alice Lickens @AVLickens (Walker Books @WalkerBooksUK) #AlligatorsAward
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Happy publication day to Agents of the Wild: Operation Icebeak! This mission takes Agnes and Attie to Antarctica, where there’s a mysterious drilling disturbing the underwater HQ. Oh, and there are penguins 🐧❄️
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Excited to reveal the cover for QUEER UP by the wonderful Alexis Caught (not on Twitter, but @ alexiscaught on Insta) 🌈 This is such an important book all about LGBTQ+ issues and is coming in January❣️
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It was so nice to hear @ZoeSugg talk about her new book and the inspirations behind it tonight. I’m looking forward to reading ✨ #CordiallyInvited
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aaaand here’s the full thing (and Jaxon again because he’s never far away). Really proud of what @Louiestowell has created 🌈⚡️ (& the one and only @NonPratt dream team) #BeLessLoki
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@Louiestowell My good news is that I’m now represented by the wonderful @LydiaRSilver ✨ and I also completed my first half marathon! 🏃♂️.
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Last night was my first book launch in almost two years to celebrate the incomparable @Louiestowell, and it was so lovely catching up with friends and finally meeting others 🥰.
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Hello 👋 . I’m always happy to answer any questions about Design/ the role of a Designer/ generally working in publishing. I’ve worked on most things including fiction, illustrated fiction, non-fiction, picture books, novelty etc. so fire away! ☺️. #WorkInPublishing.
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All I want to do is to talk about Game of Thrones theories constantly 🌚.
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I haven’t been on here much this year (sorry!) - it’s been a busy old time and I haven’t had the mental space for much else, but I’m feeling better now so hello 👋.
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I know this might seem early, but I‘ve just had my first mince pie of the year. 🎅🏻.
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Somebody please take my keyboard away so that I don’t start every email by talking about the heat/weather/how much I’m melting, I can’t stop ☀️.
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So my dog has decided that he doesn’t like hats. On our lunchtime walk he decided to politely woof at somebody wearing a hat until they took it off, wherein my dog, now satisfied, wagged his tail and tottled off 😂.
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(I don’t like to blow my own trumpet but I’m really proud) I also designed and illustrated both the cover and interiors – here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect ✏️
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I had to retweet this because Non is the best editor going and it means a lot 😭💙.
@FizOsborne I feel like I have always had the good fortune to work among excellence and there is no one on the Walker team who doesn't exceed that expectation, but I will always give a special shout out to the towering design talent that is @jamiehammondd.
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A big happy publication day to Agents of the Wild: Operation Sandwhiskers 🌵☀️ The third adventure of Agnes and Attie sees the duo heading to the Sahara desert in pursuit of illegal animal traders, and it’s SO much fun! @jenrosebell @AVLickens 🌿
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Woah, this blew up! Thank you all so much for sending your portfolios ✨ I can’t wait to go through them – I won’t be able to respond to everyone individually, but you’re all a talented bunch and I’m beyond grateful for the response.
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