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Promotional graphic featuring Oboh Moses, illustrator of Freedom Braids, standing by the sea, alongside the book cover and Carnegie Medal nomination badge.

Meet the Illustrator: Oboh Moses on creating Freedom Braids and Black Representation

In this interview, Oboh shares the creative process behind creating Freedom Braids, gives us a tour of his workspace, and reflects on his growth as an illustrator. Finally, Oboh leaves with us a poignant final message about what history and representation mean to Black creatives and Black children.

Mar 305 min read

Black-and-white photo of a young girl smiling at a table covered with books and papers, standing beside two men in suits and hats at an outdoor book stall, with a small crowd and buildings in the background.

The Day of Books and Roses: The History of World Book Day

Princess and knight, red roses in dragon blood, books and Cervantes and Barcelona—the history of World Book Day is a riveting story of the encounter between a medieval legend and modern marketing in the heart of Catalonia.

Mar 54 min read