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I love to spread the joy of reading, writing and drawing through my books and workshops. I created the ‘I Can Draw’ series of step-by-step drawing books featuring characters based on simple shapes, published by Quarto.
I’ve written several fun and topical picture book texts, and a diary style chapter book with a strong female Muslim central character who has a very big imagination. I’m also taking some illustration courses to develop my skills in different mediums. Watch this space!
I run popular comics and illustration workshops for schools, SEND settings and other organisations in London and beyond, including ACS International Schools, Discover Children’s Story Centre and the Sharjah International Book Fair.
I’m an Artsmark Partner which means I’ve completed training and designed workshops and CPD resources to support schools in achieving their Artsmark status. I’m an Arts Award Supporter which means I deliver workshops which form part of children’s Arts Award journey. I’m also trained to deliver the Discover and Explore levels of the Arts Award.
My early career was in fashion design and I’m now a Creative Engagement Librarian, involved with partnerships, projects, events and promotion of the library service. I also co-deliver the Sharing REAL (Raising Early Achievement in Literacy) early years course for parents as part of my library role.
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