I went to foggy, foggy Edinburgh yesterday to participate in the Craigmillar Book Festival and visited Primary 7 classes at Castleview and St Francis Primary Schools. What nice pupils and staff in both schools – and what lovely buildings!

Thanks, Castleview P7, for this snappy drawing of a mouse who looks like a certain super-famous pop singer!

After showing examples of my children’s book illustrations, I read out excerpts from The Blackhope Enigma for the first time, which I really enjoyed.

Thanks to the organisers of the Festival and to all the staff and pupils!