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The what, how and why of our brand-new talent development initiative for underrepresented children's book illustrators. Illustrations from participating publishers © Pathways

Nuggets of wisdom from the artist-nun. Immaculate Heart College Art Department c. 1955, photo by Fred Swartz © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles

As judged by Bob and Roberta Smith. Circus Illuminated Alphabet © Tita Berredo (1)

A few of our favourites from the amazing alphabets we received. Illuminated Alphabet © Emma Reith (1)

In conversation with Olivia Ahmad. for emergency use soft shoulder, 1966, serigraph © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles

Workshops, activity trails and more for kids aged 2-12. Corita illustrated trail-2

We guest-hosted #FontSunday for our friends at Design Museum with marvellous results. Come Alive! You're in the Pepsi Generation © Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA) Archi

Inspired by Corita Kent's Circus Alphabet. Just announced: Bob and Roberta Smith to judge! C capital down, 1968, serigraph © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles copy

Just a handful of wonderful results from our week-long drawing challenge. Cherrie Trelogan

Watch the indefatigable nun teaching, printmaking and doling out wisdom. Corita at Conferences, c. 1967 © Corita Art Center Immaculate Heart Community Los Angeles

Reflecting on what we learnt about both illustration and refugees in the last 10 days of the exhibition. Belgrade Warehouse, 2017 © George Butler

Complete our Corita-inspired contour drawing challenge and get 2FOR1 entry to the exhibition. Contour drawing spread from Learning by Heart © Corita Kent, Jan Steward

We've announced our 25 longlisted entries; now is your chance to vote for your favourite and enter our prize draw.... (c) Vivian Alejo De Los Rios

The story behind our Creative Fun workshops, getting very young children into the gallery. Making Icebergs 5, Creative Fun for 2-5s © Rachel Stoplar

YiMiao Shih describes her 'Drawing Headline' event. Headline Drawing Room 2

Assistant Curator Katie Nairne describes the delicate challenge of bringing North Korean art to a South Korean audience. Installation View of Made in North Korea at Hongik Art Center

With less than a month to go before the deadline of our Book Illustration Competition 2019, we take a look at last year’s winning entry – now a completed commission and a beautifully bound book published by the Folio Society. Sherlock Holmes front cover (c) Folio Society

Quentin Blake and John Yeoman on tour... Quentin Blake at Lady Lever Gallery

A few highlights from our Christmas Party, which featured festive readings by Joanna Lumley, David Walliams and Jane Asher and live illustration by Gerald Scarfe, Axel Scheffler, Posy Simmonds and Chris Riddell... Joanna Lumley and Posy Simmonds on stage (c) Michael Czerwinski

It's just around the corner! Here's a taste of what to expect from a handful of the 100+ illustrators who will be selling on the day. From seasonal stag beetles to mini Mozart baubles, this is your opportunity to buy from independent illustrators this Christmas, and find something unexpected... @graceattlee