Hi everyone,
Next week we are delighted to extend a very warm welcome to children's writer and illustrator, Lauren Child, who will be at Mumsnet Towers for a live webchat on Monday 22 October between 1-2pm.
Lauren is one of Britain's best known children's writers who burst onto the scene in 1999. Her work has won numerous awards including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal, The Smarties Award and the television series, Charlie and Lola, became one of the most popular programmes on TV and won four BAFTAs. The programme is now aired in more than 34 countries and the spin-off books have sold over 5 million copies.
The second instalment of Lauren's Ruby Redfort series, Ruby Redfort: Take Your Last Breath is now published along with an exciting new e-book version from iBooks.
The Ruby series is aimed at girls aged 9 plus and tells the story of Ruby, a genius code-breaker, daring detective and gadget-laden special agent who just happens to be a 13 year-old girl. Ruby and her slick side-kick butler Hitch, foil crimes and fend off evil villains, but are always cool in a crisis. Check out the trailer
If this wasn't enough, Lauren is doing an event for the Mumsnet Academy on Sunday 25 November during which she will offer tips for aspiring children's writers and illustrators, tell stories of how she started out, ruminate on success and discuss her continued dedication to her craft. Sign up here.
Put 22 October in your diary or if you can't join us live, post a question to Lauren in advance.
WEBCHAT GUIDELINES: 1. One question per member plus one follow-up. 2. Keep your question brief. 3. Don't moan if your question doesn't get answered. 4. Do be civil/polite. 5. If one topic or question threatens to overwhelm the webchat, MNHQ will usually ask for people to stop repeating the same question or point.
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Webchat with award-winning author and illustrator, Lauren Child - Monday 22 October 1-2pm
PatrickMumsnet · 18/10/2012 10:08
@cm22v077
Hello - a chocolate digestive is always welcome.
My daughter has grown up with your books, and is loving the Ruby Redfort books (me too
) . Are there going to be more? and also is there a film in the pipeline as it would be very popular in our house?
thanks
@JugglingWithPossibilities
She still has some challenges with organisation and spelling, as do I.
The other day though I heard her say "I used to have dyslexia"
I loved Clarice Bean too, and Charlie and Lola on TV.
I think you're sooo super stylish - and your writing is genius and so beautiful !
My question ... which part of the writing and production process do you enjoy most ? Which part do you think is most important ? Where and when do you have your most inspirational thoughts ? (maybe more than one question, but all kinda connected !)
Hello JugglingWith Possibilities
I think it's nice that your daughter feels like that.
The very beginning of a book is quite exciting but then it gets more difficult whether it is writing or illustrating. They are both equally difficult, I find, because you are trying to turn an abstract idea into something you can share on the page. It often doesn't come out in the way you expect it to and it is often agony trying to communicate your thoughts, whether visually or verbally. The best part about a book is when it is really beginning to come together and that is thrilling. I always feel it is like putting a puzzle together and when you start to see the picture appear you know what the final pieces have to be.
Lauren
Thanks for your fab answer to my question Lauren - I love your puzzle analogy, and got here just in time to see my question answered
< squeeee as we say - sooo exciting ! >
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