About this episode
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Dr. Rose Roberto, part-time lecturer and librarian at Bishop Grosseteste University, and Tamsin Rosewell, illustrator and bookseller about the removal of Kate Greenaway’s name from The Kate Greenaway Medal; why this renaming should alarm you; what you can do to bring back Kate Greenaway; and more. To sign Rose and Tamsin’s petition, visit ipetitions.com/petition/bring-back-the-kate-greenaway-medal . From their petition: “You may contact CILIP at carnegies@cilip.org.uk to let them know you share these sentiments.” To learn more about the Chartered Institute of Library Information Professionals, visit cilip.org.uk . See more of Rose’s work here . See more of Tamsin’s work here . Artists mentioned in this episode include: Freya Blackwood , Jim Kay , Jackie Morris , Axel Sheffler , James Mayhew , and Thomas Taylor If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack , or a supporter on Patreon . On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.