Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2018
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out this Autumn. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Lisk Feng is an illustrator and author originally from China. She studied at the China Academy of Art before moving to the United States, where she completed a Master of Fine Arts degree at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Feng’s work spans editorial, commercial, and children’s book illustration.
Her illustrations have appeared in a range of publications and projects, and she has collaborated with various publishers on children’s books. Among her notable works is Everest, written by Sangma Francis and illustrated by Feng, published by Flying Eye Books in 2018. She is also the illustrator of A Hug for You by David King, published by Andersen Press in 2022.
Feng’s illustrations have been recognised by several organisations. She was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2019 for her work on Everest. Her distinctive style is characterised by rich textures and vibrant colours, often drawing on her background in both Eastern and Western art traditions.
In 2022, Lisk Feng illustrated A Hug for You by David King, published by Andersen Press.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out this Autumn. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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