WORK by a children's book illustrator from the Cotswolds will feature in a national charity's 2024 calendar.

Cathy Hughes, from Chipping Campden, will have her work featured in Scope's 2024 calendar under July.

Mrs Hughes, who also runs the Cotswold business Zusetsu, said she was thrilled to be involved in the project.

Evesham Journal: Cathy Hughes' illustration, which features under July. Cathy Hughes' illustration, which features under July. (Image: Scope)

"I'm thrilled that my work is being featured in Scope's 2024 calendar, along with so many other talented and representational artists," she said.

"It was a pleasure to donate my work, and I'm happy to do my bit for Scope, raising vital funds to support disabled people and their families."

The charity's calendar has revived artwork from its 2006 campaign, In the Picture, which called for more disability representation in children's books.

The calendar features some of the illustrations featured in the 2006 exhibition held in London, alongside more recent illustrations from representative children's books.

Mrs Hughes' illustrations were spotted by the disability charity in 2006 and were featured in the London exhibition.

"I remember my husband and my young son drove up to the launch of In The Picture," she said.

"I went in and left them in the car for about an hour.

"It was such a special moment for me, I was so proud to be involved in this incredible and important campaign.

"To be included with Quentin Blake, who I've always had the utmost respect for, was an honour.

"It brings back so many happy memories for me."

Mrs Hughes has been illustrating children's books for 30 years.

After she left art school, she secured an agent, and her early assignments were to create representational and inclusive illustrations for children's educational books.

She said ensuring all children see themselves represented in her illustrations is a key component of all her work. 

The calendar can be bought for £4.99 from Scope's online shop.