I write, illustrate and publish books for children. I trained as a graphic designer in Zimbabwe and have around 80 books for children published. I advocate for a fairer publishing industry where authentic representation is recognised as a priority and an asset to business. I firmly believe that all children should be able to see themselves and their friends in the books they read.
Projects
- San Francisco Public Library's Summer StrideI was invited to read and discuss one f my latest books, Astro Girl. This was part of San Francisco Public Library's Summer Stride event which reaches up to 400,000 children. The SFPL team was brilliant and made the program an even more enjoyable experience. If it wasn't for the pandemic I guess I would have been there in person. Here's the recording of the live program on the San Francisco Public Library YouTube page.
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Work history
PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
London, United Kingdom
I am the publisher of Harper Collins Children's Books new imprint called Kumusha Books. We publish inclusively, aiming to bring new voices and broader audiences to the world.
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Publisher & CEOAlanna Max Ltd
London, United KingdomFull Time
Alanna Max is an independent publisher specialising in creating books that are naturally inclusive, ensuring that all children get a chance to see themselves in stories.
Skills
- Digital Design
- Illustration
- Book Illustration
- Print Design
- Digital Illustration
- Editorial Illustration
- Drawing
- Typography
- Hand Lettering
- Live Illustration
- Speaking