Miriam and Chris discuss what his life might have looked like if he hadn’t been fired from the animation studio where he worked at the start of his career, and therefore not been forced into trying to make his way as a professional illustrator. Along the way they discuss the history of animation, how editing is good practice for children’s storytelling, and what it takes to carve your own path.

Chris Haughton is an Irish designer and illustrator and the acclaimed picture book author of family favourites A Bit Lost, Shh! We Have a Plan, Goodnight Everyone, Don’t Worry Little Crab, Maybe and Oh No, George!, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. His new book Well Done, Mummy Penguin will be published in October. Chris’ books have won prestigious prize and awards across the world, from the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award to The Irish Children’s Book of the Year, and most recently Oscar’s Book Prize. He has sold over two million copies of his picture books and they have been published into 26 languages. Originally from Dublin, Chris now lives in London.

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