Northern Highlight Cally Johnson-Isaacs Where are you based, and how would you sum up the place in three words?  North Northumberland: inspiring, invigorating, coastal. What is special to you about illustrating children's books, and what is your favourite thing about it? Being a children’s book illustrator is a dream come true. It’s a privilege to turn words into visuals and to plant seeds of imagination that will grow for a lifetime. It’s so special to be part of a child’s journey of discovery through the magic of illustration and to know that my artwork might contribute to cherished childhood memories in the same way picture books and story time with my dad meant so much to me. It always amazes me to think of children enjoying my pictures with their families around the world. Little Tiger Press, August 2020 Tell us about the most recent book you've worked on.  My next book, The Best You , will be published in January 2024 by Little Tiger. It’s an inspirational and thought-pr

  Guest Northern Highlight The Edinburgh Bookshop Interviewee: Marie Moser (owner) Can you tell us more about The Edinburgh Bookshop?   The Edinburgh Bookshop opened in 2010 in the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh – the birthplace of the great Muriel Spark. It is a small, friendly bookshop with a particular passion for children's books.  We run story times for the under 5's, and 4 book groups (2 for children and 2 for adults). We are simply a kick-ass community bookshop.   Congratulations on being appointed as Scottish Independent Bookshop of the Year at the 2023 British Book Awards. How do you feel about it, and how has this impacted your work?    This is the 5th time in 10 years we've won this award, and this time it was in consecutive years. We are very touched to have been honoured like this – there are so many amazing independent bookshops in Scotland, 8 in Edinburgh alone!     What does a typical work day look like for you, and what is the most rewarding part of your job