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Simon Pegg on sequels, alcoholism and fame: ‘People always ask when I’m going on Strictly – never’

The ‘Mission: Impossible’ star is lending his voice to a Quentin Blake animation for BBC One this festive season. Annabel Nugent finds out how he mixes family life with fame, whether he’ll be a part of Tom Cruise’s ‘third act’, and how he felt about briefly becoming a ‘poster boy…

The Independent UK

The first-ever National Illustration Day is coming (and it's about time)

Thanks to The Quentin Blake Centre.

Creative Bloq

Quentin Blake: If sensitive people had their way The Twits would not exist

Sir Quentin illustrated children’s classics including Matilda, The BFG, and The Twits.

The Independent UK

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New Quentin Blake art trail is set to draw half-term visitors to WWT Washington

The wildlife centre has launched a trail featuring some never-before-seen drawings by the famous Roald Dahl artist

Chronicle Live

The 100 greatest children’s books of all time, according to the BBC

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

The Independent UK

BBC names 100 greatest children’s books of all time

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

The Independent UK

Renowned illustrator Sir Quentin Blake draws crowds to Co Down wetland

The events will run until February 2024

Belfast Live

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Exhibition featuring Quentin Blake works to be held at Compton Verney

The exhibition will feature more than 70 of Sir Quentin’s images.

The Independent UK

Ultimate list of over 100 brilliant books every child should read for World Book Day

Whether you've got a toddler or a teen at home, there are dozens of timeless and modern classics that they are sure to enjoy - here's a few ideas to get them started in the world of books

Chronicle Live

Roald Dahl threatened publisher with ‘enormous crocodile’ if they changed his words

Conversation with Francis Bacon emerges amid the row over updating controversial language in the children’s author’s books

The Guardian - UK

The 6 most glaring edits to Roald Dahl’s books by publisher Puffin

Author’s children’s stories have been rewritten to remove language deemed problematic

The Independent UK

The 6 most glaring edits to Roald Dahl’s books by publisher Puffin

Author’s children’s stories have been rewritten to remove language deemed problematic

The Independent UK

Best books to buy for children this Christmas

Capture the big imaginations of the little people in your life with these magical reads. Melanie McDonagh rounds up her favourites

Evening Standard

Quentin Blake at 90: celebrating the joy and magic of the illustrator of Matilda, The BFG and beyond

The expression “national treasure” could have been invented for Sir Quentin Blake who celebrates his 90th birthday on December 16 – and we might also celebrate his considerable impact on the status and understanding of the art of illustration.

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The Independent UK

Quentin Blake’s birthday celebrated by illustrators with drawings of 90 candles

Sir Quentin has also donated 140 new works, created in his 90th year, for an auction to raise funds for a new centre of illustration.

The Independent UK

Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients ‘reflect monarch’s qualities’

Author Sir Salman Rushdie, actor Damian Lewis and broadcaster Clare Balding were among the well-known faces recognised in the Platinum Jubilee list.

Daily Mirror

Queen's Birthday Honours List 2022 in full: All the winners from celebs to everyday heroes

The Queen's Birthday Honours List this year is made extra special due to the Platinum Jubilee. We round up all 1,134 recipients including Stella McCartney, Rio Ferdinand, Gregg Wallace, Clare Balding, Bonnie Tyler, Gareth Bale, James Milner, John Torode and Corrie's Antony Cotton

Evening Standard

Famous faces on Queen’s Birthday Honours list chosen to reflect Platinum Jubilee

Sir Salman Rushdie, Sir Quentin Blake, Damian Lewis and Stella McCartney are among the famous names being recognised

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The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson critic Jeremy Wright knighted in birthday honours

Euan Blair is awarded MBE, Arelene Foster becomes dame, and Rio Ferdinand and Damian Lewis recognised

Manchester Evening News

Former United star Rio Ferdinand and City legend Mike Summerbee among UK's finest celebrated in Queen's Jubilee Birthday Honours List 2022

Several famous faces made the cut - including Damian Lewis and Gareth Bale

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