Dame Jacqueline Wilson is back once again. After releasing her first adult novel, Think Again, last year and thrilling fans with a sequel to her beloved Girls series, Wilson has delighted us fans with a new book announcement today.

The author revealed that she has written another adult novel and a sequel to her 1999 book The Illustrated Mum. In a light-hearted and funny video announcing the new book, Picture Imperfect, Wilson, dressed in a rather brilliant faux fur coat, shared with readers that she’s written a sequel to The Illustrated Mum from her hometown of Brighton.

Wilson also unveiled a statue of herself covered in tattoos to announce the new novel. Picture Imperfect will be published by Transworld in hardback, audio and e-book on 28 August. The statue will reside at Waterstones Brighton before going on a mini-tour of the UK later in the year.

Of Picture Imperfect, Wilson said: “I’m hoping that readers who have been with me a long time will immediately know what the tattoos I’m sporting on the statue reference – The Illustrated Mum. It’s a book that holds a special place in my heart and when I was on tour last year. Many readers asked me to revisit it so I’ve put pen to paper for them. I am very excited to revisit these beloved characters and I hope readers will love seeing what they are all up to now.”

Jacqueline Wilson announces another adult sequel to one of her iconic children’s books