Taking Time by Jo Loring-Fisher is on The Observer’s best picture books for July. ‘One of Lantana’s gems this season. A timely reminder to appreciate the small things. A soothing balm in book form.’
A Story About Afiya by James Berry and Anna Cunha makes it onto Jennifer Krauss’ list of books where ‘journeys of the imagination explore what it means to be human’.
Illustrator Poonam Mistry is shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal for the second year in a row with her work for You’re Snug With Me, written by Chitra Soundar.
You’re Snug With Me is featured in a list of books about climate change. ‘Finally, there is a glimpse of an icy yet comforting world in last year’s You’re Snug With Me (Lantana) by Chitra Soundar, with mandala-intricate illustrations from Poonam Mistry.
Universities want students to come up with great British ideas – that pay off. Alice Curry shares her experiences at the OXFO L.E.V8 accelerator programme and developing an exciting new brand platform for Lantana.
