Sharna Jackson
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Featuring full-color reproductions of fourteen artworks and illustrations of the artists at work, this picture book is an ideal introduction to contemporary art for young children, and a fantastic tool for teachers wishing to decolonize and diversify their classroom.Sharna Jackson's experience as a children's author who has worked for over a decade in the cultural sector, both at Tate in London and at Site Gallery in Sheffield, is combined here with...
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Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Faith Ringgold, meet inspiring American activist Faith Ringgold. Step into her life and learn...
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Summer in London is hot, the hottest on record, and there's been a murder in THE TRI: the high-rise buildings home to resident know-it-alls, Nik and Norva. Who better to solve the case, armed with their curiosity, home-turf knowledge and unlimited time - until the end of the summer holidays anyway. The first whodunnit in a phenomenal new mystery series by debut author Sharna Jackson.
5) Peak Peril
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From the award-winning author of the High-Rise Mystery series, a new short story written especially for World Book Day 2022. "Thinking of doing a bit of investigating? A little light snooping? A sprinkle of scammery?' Nik and Norva are headed to the Peak District, for a school trip and a break from being The Tri's best detectives. But, a new mystery is never too far away!
6) Mic drop
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It's October half-term and popstar,TrojKat is filming a music video in the The Tri,the high-rise block home to slueths Nik and Norva.When tragedy strikes the famous singer under mysterious circumstances,Nik and Norva set out to solve the case,with their friend George,and their impressive detective skills. Sequel to HIGH-RISE MYSTERY,another who dunnit in the phenomenal mystery series by Sharna Jackson.
7) Happy Here
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With an introduction from bestselling author Sharna Jackson, HAPPY HERE features stories and poems by 10 Black British authors for readers aged 7+. Exploring themes of joy, home and family through a wide range of genres and styles, each author has been paired with a different illustrator to spotlight Black British artistic talent. With stories by Dean Atta, Joseph Coelho, Kereen Getten, Patrice Lawrence, Theresa Lola, E.L. Norry, Jasmine Richards,...