Jeanne Willis, a very prolific British author, with over 400 books published.

Jeanne’s books are known for surprising, humorous twist, thus very unforgetable. Apart from being an author, Jeanne is also a very interesting person, she had her wedding in London Zoo and her studio is like a mini Insect Garden. We had this conversation at her attic which is also her home studio in North London.

In this episode, Jeanne talked about her souces of inspiration，her favorite picture book Tadpole’s Promise，how has being a copywriter influenced her writing style, her advice on writing, etc.

Ma Penghao: A Chinese original picture book creator and the head of Game Drawing Studio. Ma graduated from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. His representative works include Grandma Peach Blossom Fish, The White Deer Chronicles, and the A Little Philosophical Series of Picture Books,etc. He enjoys themes such as plants and fantasy involving mythical creatures.

In this podcast episode, we explored: What are the differences between current and past approaches to children’s art education in China? Does traditional art education necessarily stifle creativity? Which experiences from his upbringing continue to influence Ma’s current creative work and personal choices? What’s Ma’s educational philosophy? etc.

Nadine is a Syrian-born author and illustrator, best known for her picture books that explore themes of displacement, identity, and resilience, often focusing on the experiences of Syrian refugees. Her works aim to raise awareness about the struggles faced by displaced children and families, while also celebrating their strength and hope.

In this episode, we talked about Nadine’s personal stories, why she portraies resilience in children who experience war in her stories, Why does she make it her mission to introduce the story of Syria to children around the world?etc.