Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell have joined forces once more to bring us a collection of speeches, poems and creative manifestos all packaged up in a striking and passionate project.
Art Matters explores the importance of our literacy, imaginations and creativity, and how readers can help change the world. There are no age restrictions to creating, thinking, and reading, and the earlier we start- the better.
Below is a selection of pages from Gaiman and Riddell’s illustrated essay ‘Why our future depends on libraries, reading, and daydreaming’ taken from Art Matters.

New illustrated edition of children’s classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, to be published
September 14, 2025
New illustrated edition of children’s classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, to be published
Scholastic UK has announced the upcoming publication of a new illustrated edition of the much-loved…

Billy Porter to publish children’s book
August 15, 2025
Billy Porter to publish children’s book
Acclaimed American actor, singer, director, composer, playwright and vocalist, Billy Porter, is now turning his…

Steps singer releases Pride children’s book
June 14, 2025
Steps singer releases Pride children’s book
Singer Ian ‘H’ Watkins – best known for performing in the pop group Steps alongside…

Jacqueline Wilson to publish adult sequel to The Illustrated Mum
Author Dame Jacqueline Wilson has announced an upcoming book, Picture Imperfect, an adult sequel to…

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Return in New Book
The much-loved characters from Charlie Mackesy’s best-selling 2019 book ‘The Boy, the Mole, The Fox…

The Gruffalo returns after more than 20 years
May 15, 2025
The Gruffalo returns after more than 20 years
The much-loved children’s book, the Gruffalo, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated Axel Scheffler, is…