Some empathy is necessary, for sure, but it’s usually a combination what you observe from the young children in your environment combined with your own memories that make a good story…
Category: african
Books For Keeps
I am pleased to be featured in the UK’s Books For Keeps magazine, talking about illustation… https://content.yudu.com/web/1mjdv/0A1mjdx/BfKNo240Jan2020/html/index.html?page=12&origin=reader
The age of the Afronaut
Afronaut is a new publishing project from company Alanna Max, featuring books about and for African children, the Afronauts. Many have yet to see themselves in a book, despite the millions of folktales and stories from each culture on the continent. It’s been a dream of mine to play back all the wonderful ‘nganos’, or stories from my…… Continue reading The age of the Afronaut
The language of West African Icons
Here’s a free download for you to enjoy! Sometimes you can come up with an idea that doesn’t quite fit its intended audience. What to do? This idea isn’t necessarily new to the world but it might be timely, with Valentine’s Day coming… Adinkra symbols are used in fabrics and pottery by the peoples of…… Continue reading The language of West African Icons
Be a voter!
There’s a real need for people to take their social and political responsibilities seriously. Here’s an illustration that helps remind us.
What it is, what it was, what it will be.
I grew up hearing stories from elders, something which sticks with me more than the history books I have read. Keep African oral history alive.
