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Just look at those queues! Rebecca Elliott causes a stir . . .
Rebecca’s a busy girl!
Rebecca Elliott drew in the crowds recently at a fantastic book signing event hosted by Lion Hudson in Waterstone’s, Bury St Edmunds. She demonstrated her drawing skills, read from her fabulous book ‘Just Because’, published by Lion Hudson, and ’Cub’s First Winter’ published by Top That.
Click here to see more photos of the event and Rebecca talking about her book on camera!
She also did an interview recently on BBC Suffolk, click here to hear it:
August 20, 2010
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Rebecca Elliott hosts a fantastic exhibit of her work!
Rebecca Elliott is hosting a fantastic exhibit of her work, alongside fellow local children’s illustrator Cee Biscoe, in October this year. The exhibition will consist of a comfy reading corner with her books out this year (Just Because , Milo’s Pet Egg and Cub’s First Winter) free colouring sheets for children and readings etc. Rebecca will also be selling a couple of spreads from Cub’s First Winter, as well as prints and signed copies of the book.
The exhibit runs from Friday 22nd October to Wednesday 27th.
Click here to see Rebecca featured on Top That’s facebook page:
July 02, 2010
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Picture Book Master-class - all illustrators welcome!
Please see links below!
http://www.britishscbwi.jimdo.com/
events/masterclasseshttp://www.britishscbwi.jimdo.com/events
/illustrator-series/April 26, 2010
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Bright opens its doors across the pond!
The Bright Agency now has a fully operational new office based in New York City! We are incredibly proud to introduce Kirsten Hall who will be acting as our American agent and also very excited to be extending our business across the pond . . . watch this space!
For more information please contact kirsten@thebrightagency.com.
August 11, 2010
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BGI extends its reach in children's publishing
The Bright Group International (BGI) is extending its move into licensed publishing with a new deal for London Zoo.
It expects to sign further major brands in the next two months, said BGI md Vicki Willden-Lebrecht.
She said, “We have found a distinct niche in this market, developing creative content into books for brands like London Zoo. The brands we work with are rich in content that can work well in children’s publishing.”
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/121125-bgi-extends-its-reach-in-childrens-publishing.html
June 22, 2010
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Vicki Willden-Lebrecht wins the prestigious Square Mile 30 under 30 award
Bright Group International (BGI) managing director Vicki Willden-Lebrecht has been honoured at the prestigious Square Mile 30 under 30 awards, which were held on March 26th at the London Hilton, Park Lane.
The awards celebrate the ambition and success of London’s top young achievers and Vicki’s honour came in the Media and Arts category, where she beat a strong field of London’s brightest young business people, including representatives from The Times and a major television company, to scoop the top award.
http://www.springfair.com/page.cfm/action=Archive/ArchiveID=1/EntryID=2379
April 08, 2010
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Sanja Rescek wins Baby Book Of The Year
Bright’s longtime and fabulous artist Sanja Rescek has won The Myra Robertson Baby Book Of The Year award ‘Best Nursery Rhyme Book’ for her book ‘Tough & Tickle’ published by Child’s Play. The award is sponsored by the Craigmillar Literacy Trust
August 04, 2010
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Charity Auction raises over 5k for KidsCo!
Bright’s Charity Artwork Auction, held on Thursday 27th May, was a sparkling affair full of verve and energy (plus plenty of wine!) that managed to raise 5k for KidsCo! It was a fun-filled night with a speech from Camila Batmanghelidjh herself (KidsCo founder), a KidsCo graduate and even a raffle! Thanks go to all involved and all those generous peeps that attended, including artists, publishers and volunteers and of course all Bright’s wonderful artists that donated. Special thanks also go to Oliver Jeffers, Emma Thomson and Anthony Browne. It was a great night and one we hope to replicate (but bigger and BRIGHTER!) next year!
May 26, 2010
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Tim Lerwill and Kel Dyson have tremendous success with 'The Snow Sheep'
Self-publisher Tim Lerwill has achieved tremendous success with his books in ‘The Farmer Tim’ series including ‘The Snow Sheep’ and ‘The Vegetable Patch’ – both beautifully illustrated by by our very own Kel Dyson.
Tim says, ‘I have enjoyed writing and publishing ‘The Snow Sheep’ and ‘The Vegetable Patch’. I’ve had to get to grips with how the publishing industry operates, which is very difficult to break into, especially with children’s books.’
Nevertheless Tim has achieved the seemingly impossible and will even be performing a series of book readings at schools, libraries and book festivals in 2010.
Tim chose The Bright Agency to source an illustrator and eventually settled on Kelly Dyson. Tim comments ‘Kelly’s illustrations really brought my books to life’.
February 11, 2010
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Calling all artists! Submit your work for an exhibition!
Following Amanda Gulliver’s entry into this competition by Albert Whtiman for her work on ‘Danny is Done with Diapers’ we are subsequently calling all our artists to enter for the chance to feature in the exhibition. Please click on the link below to see more:
The Society Of Illustrators Website
July 20, 2010
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BRIGHT AND KIDSCO CHARITY EVENT - 20th MAY
Please join The Bright Group and Kidsco for a charity auction on the 20th May. Featuring renowned children’s illustrators such as Oliver Jeffers and Anthony Browne . . . this is an event not to be missed!
May 12, 2010
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Go Go Jennie Poh! Harrods launch new bags with Jen's designs!
Jennie Poh’s gorgeous, girly designs were picked up by the peeps over at Harrods and hey presto, check out these fabulously chic clutches and bags below!
http://www.harrods.com/HarrodsStore/find/p/000000000002001179?btype=csToday Harrods. . . tomorrow the world!!
February 01, 2010