Written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola as if speaking to his younger self, the narrative also delivers a poignant, empowering, and deeply affecting message to a new generation of dreamers. A message that is both urgent and timeless.

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Knights Of partnered with children’s reading charity BookTrust and the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) to publish Happy Here, an anthology for middle grade readers.

I myself was parntered with E L Norry to create this image to go along with her choose your own adventure story.

The anthology is aimed at children aged seven plus and will feature an introduction from Sharna Jackson, and include stories and poems exploring themes of joy, home and family through a wide range of genres and style.

by Malaika Adero

Inspirational, life-affirming A Black Woman Did That is a terrific read for young kids. This book was my debut in children’s book publishing. I illustrated 42 amazing women for this book and learned so much, my favourite illustration of them all has to be Alice Coltrane playing her Harp.
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These posters are my response to the horrific murder of not only George Floyd and Breonna Taylor (and many many more) but all the injustice black people have suffered and to this day continue to suffer due to systematic racism in every corner of the world.

Was sold in my store with 25% of the profits to BLM causes/charities.

Re-drawn series from a Pathways into Children’s Book Publishing brief - An Incredible Journey with Bloomsbury.

Watch Charlie through her journey to build a fort.

As part of the Pathways into Children’s book Publishing Course I illustrated this project briefed by Scholastic

One of two short stories commissioned by Jesse Bryd to Illustrate Brandon to celebrate American Black History Month.

One of two short stories commissioned by Jesse Bryd to Illustrate Austin to celebrate American Black History Month.

I was commissioned by Shout Out Loud Drawn from History project with English Heritage where a young person shares their experience of a location they've volunteered at. Put together to all to change the way young people engage in heritage.

Commissioned to illustrate the stories of the Hearts and Hands project speaking to senior citizens from the Windrush generation

I worked with the Premier League in their campaign No Room For Racism.

Cyrille Regis, Laurie Cunningham, and Brendon Batson, also known as “The Three Degrees” are arguably the most influential men in football. The three Black British footballers played for West Bromwich Albion during the late 1970s and I believe they've helped pave the way for many black people to see their place in the sport, especially the new superstars of West Brom like Grady Diangana, Callum Robinson and Matheus Pereira. They were a symbol of revolution amongst the overwhelming racism they heard on the pitch from opponents and fans, very few people that could get through those times with a level head and drive to play the game.

Commissioned to illustrate a poem about the Black Lives Matter movement written by participants of All Change (Nonprofit Organization) Inspire! young parents project with Cecilia Knapp and Sarah Blanc – as part of Islington Word Festival WORD2020.

Commissioned by Shado Mag to illustrate an article “Why are we still depicting Black women as Mammies”

All about the Black female stereotype of “the mammy” exploring how it’s still so common even in recent shows like Bridgerton, The Queen’s Gambit and It’s A Sin.

Commissioned by Marmalade to create images that work independently on their website and ebook.

Marmalade is an event for and about social change. Charities, public services, arts organisations and social enterprises come together to think about how to revolutionise what they do, and make the world a better place.

As part of the Pathways into Children’s book Publishing Course I illustrated this project briefed by Nosy Crow

Commissioned to create learning resource images for children inside of the David Livingstone Trust

Commissioned to create a comic book as a continuation of Girl Talk magazines award-winning ‘Girls Are Amazing’ campaign, which is all about empowering, inspiring and educating the next generation of females.

Commissioned to create a double-page spread all about diversifying skiing through children.

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