Illustrator and live-drawer Tara Black had a Skype date with Chris Riddell in advance of his appearance in New Zealand for the Auckland Writers' Festival. They discussed his time as the British children's laureate, his political cartooning, his inspiration for characters, working with Neil Gaiman, and much much more. Here is their drawn conversation - with extra drawings from the man himself. Full transcript below article, for sight-impaired readers. Chris Riddell Children's