cbeebies Archives - NorikoArt https://norikoart.com/tag/cbeebies/ Noriko Matsubara Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:36:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://norikoart.com/wp-content/uploads/hanko-small-100x100.jpg cbeebies Archives - NorikoArt https://norikoart.com/tag/cbeebies/ 32 32 Interview: Destynee Onwochei & Noriko Matsubara https://norikoart.com/interview-destynee-onwochei-noriko-matsubara/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:54:07 +0000 https://norikoart.com/?p=5918 I worked with BBC Children’s for their new Storytime App earlier this year. I illustrated one of their stories called “Olanna’s Super Senses” written by Destynee Onwochei. Prior to the Storytime App launch in July 2021, Destynee and I decided to interview each other and talk about behind the scene of this collaboration.  Watch the […]

The post Interview: Destynee Onwochei & Noriko Matsubara appeared first on NorikoArt.

]]>
I worked with BBC Children’s for their new Storytime App earlier this year. I illustrated one of their stories called “Olanna’s Super Senses” written by Destynee Onwochei. Prior to the Storytime App launch in July 2021, Destynee and I decided to interview each other and talk about behind the scene of this collaboration. 

Watch the video and find out about our back stories and how we ended up working with BBC!
 
In this interview, we cover:
 
0:58- Destynee’s background and her journey to become a published author
 
5:36- Events and people that had a great impact on Destynee’s life
 
9:27- Destynee’s current/future projects
 
12:25- Destynee’s tips for aspiring authors
 
14:13- Noriko’s journey to become an author/illustrator 
 
18:37- What made Noriko want to write children’s books
 
20:35- Noriko talks about her “Bocchi and Pocchi” picture book character ‘Grandma mouse’
 
22:30- Noriko’s journey on getting her children’s books published
 
26:35- How did the BBC reach out to Noriko
 
29:08- Noriko’s current project
 
29:56- Noriko talks about her vision for the future
To find out more about Destynee, visit her website: destynee.com
 

“Olanna’s Super Senses” is free and available via the CBeebies Storytime App (only in the UK)

Download the CBeebies Storytime App to watch the story written by Destynee Onwochei and illustrated by myself (You can find “Olanna’s Super Senses” under the “Bedtime Stories” category).

CBeebies Storytime App

Click the button below to see all my past cartoons.

See All Cartoons

♦ PICTURE BOOKS ♦

My picture books (signed & personalised) are available here.

Buy Signed Copy

You can also buy my picture books on Amazon.co.uk.

Bocchi and Pocchi-A Tale of Two Socks written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Picture book for children aged 2-5. Published by Troika Books in 2013.
Buy now
Picture book for children age 2-5. Bocchi and Pocchi and the Bird written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Published by Troika Books in 2014.
Buy now
Picture book for children age 2-5. Bocchi and Pocchi’s Big Surprise written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Published by Troika Books in 2016.
Buy now

Join my mailing list

Would you like to learn about upcoming events, see my latest artwork, and receive insight into the process of making art?

Sign up my mailing list below to receive my newsletters.

The post Interview: Destynee Onwochei & Noriko Matsubara appeared first on NorikoArt.

]]>