National Literacy Trust have made an amazing Early Years writing resource based around Stanley’s Stick, and it’s FREE. Please share with any educators who might be interested! With awe inspiring music written by Northern Chamber Orchestra You can find the resource here.

I’m very proud to have my work on show at Seven Stories in Newcastle at the moment, as part of Drawing Words, a travelling exhibition showcasing work from 10 various illustrators from the U.K.   Journalist student Courtney Huck wrote a short piece about the exhibition below… Drawing Words, an exhibition currently being featured by Seven Stories, differs from past […]

Ever wondered what happens on stage after you’ve left the theatre? Here’s a little peak into what goes on behind the scenes on Emily Brown and the Thing which is currently touring the USA! pic.twitter.com/nVzLAQWzve — Tall Stories (@TallStoriesNews) May 9, 2019

View this post on Instagram The play of “Emily Brown and the Thing” by @cressidacowellauthor & me is playing to a beautiful 100 year old theatre packed with children, just off Broadway, Times Square, New York – Keep having to pinch myself… we’re here with the kids to see the show. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The stuff of […]

An interview with Neal for Five Books where he discusses his five favourite children’s books about trees…  

View this post on Instagram #Repost @childrensbkshow with @get_repost ・・・ Oh me oh my! What a morning in Stafford with the fabulous author and illustrator @neal_layton . It was fascinating to hear how he works and listen to his brilliant books Stanley’s Stick and The Tree · #readersoftomorrow #primaryschool #writing #reading #childrensliterature #childrensbooks #thechildrensbookshow #picturebooks […]

View this post on Instagram Tomorrow morning I’ll be on this stage talking to 500 children about my work, and yep, I’m feeling a tad apprehensive… because I want the event to go well! …and the children to come away feeling inspired by reading, and drawing and art. If I can do that, I’ll feel […]

View this post on Instagram ‪Neal stands on #Fratton station with his stick. Neal always carries his stick with him, especially when he’s on his way to a @ChildrensBkShow #event !‬ ‪#stanleysstick @hodderchildrens #thetree @BIGPictureBooks ‬ A post shared by Neal Layton (@neal_layton) on Sep 25, 2018 at 6:35am PDT

Artworking is now FINISHED for the NEW Tony Spears Book! 🚀✨🚀✨🚀✨📕 (If you live anywhere near my studio, you probably heard the whoops of joy!) #theinvincibletonyspears #lostinspace It publishes 4.10.18 I can’t wait. A post shared by Neal Layton (@neal_layton) on Jul 28, 2018 at 12:56am PDT

Some characters that didn’t make it into the new #InvincibleTonySpears book… Hodder Children's #hodderchildrensbooks #neallayton #sketches A post shared by Neal Layton (@neal_layton) on Jul 15, 2018 at 11:18pm PDT