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Richard Jones

Illustrator

About Richard Jones

Richard Jones was born in Coventry, in the West Midlands and grew up in Leamington Spa, UK. After three years of painting, film making and art history at college he moved down to Devon, UK to study Illustration. After graduating, he worked in a busy city library for almost 15 years. He now writes and illustrates full time.

Recent updates about Richard Jones

World Voice Day

Iron Robin by Rose Tremain from Penguin Random House Children's UK is a great book to listen to.

9 days ago

Rose Tremain and Richard  Jones

Out now! Iron Robin by Rose Tremain, illustrated by Richard Jones. Published by Puffin.

11 months ago

Troy Howell and Richard  Jones

Out now! Whale in a Fishbowl by Troy Howell, illustrated by Richard Jones. Published by Puffin.

2 years ago

World Tuna Day

Fish Boy by Chloe Daykin from Faber & Faber 

3 years ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Fish Boy by Chloe Daykin from Faber & Faber.

4 years ago

Livia Drusilla (Birthday)

Livia Drusilla, the wife and adviser of the Roman emperor Augustus throughout his reign, was born on this day 58 BC. Brush up on your Roman history with Gladiator: Fight for Freedom by Simon Scarrow. Published by Puffin.

4 years ago

Set sail

A remarkable book that your children will love. Fish Boy by Chloe Daykin.

4 years ago

World Para Swimming Championships

Good luck to everyone at World Para Swimming Championships. Could there be a better time to read Fish Boy. Published by Faber & Faber.

4 years ago

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