AWARD-WINNING author and artist Oliver Jeffers will talk about his latest book in Oxford today.

The picture book, called 'Here We Are', is inspired by the birth of his son and takes the reader on a journey to introduce planet earth.

Mr Jeffers, who lives in and works in Brooklyn, New York, has produced a series of popular illustrated books.

An animated film of his work 'Lost and Found' won a BAFTA for Best Animation in 2009 and he is also the illustrator of popular 'The Day the Crayons Quit' by Drew Daywalt.

He will be speaking at Blackwell's Broad Street store from 5pm, and this will be followed by a book signing.