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Very pleased that N K Ashworth’s novel Draw Me A Hero is on the shortlist for the New Zealand Book Awards 2021. It is a touching portrayal of young girl’s friendship with a newcomer at school. The book cover features my art, and 20 black and white chapter illustrations within.
N K Ashworth is a terrific writer. When she approached me to draw the cover one read of the first chapter told me there was something special about this book and her writing, and I wanted to work with her.
From the book jacket: The lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in this novella about art, the written word, friendship, attraction and family. 14-year-old Jane’s thoughts and experiences are distilled into a multi-layered narrative that explores relatable issues — blended families, romance, mental health — without becoming didactic. An intriguing read whose classic girl-meets-boy premise is powered by an impressive subtlety and command of language under the hood.
Draw Me A Hero is available from Lasavia Publishing. See more of my illustration work here.
Link: https://lnkd.in/gHxcJqk
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