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Jamie Smart

Jamie Smart was named Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards 2024, and won Illustrated Children's Book of the Year for Bunny vs Monkey: Multiverse Mix-up. He studied art at college for four years, but it was just an excuse to practice drawing animals with boggly-eyes. His comic Fish-Head Steve was the first comic to be shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Jamie has illustrated comics for The Sunday Times, the Dandy, and the Beano, and is also the creator of the Max and Chaffy comic series for younger readers, and the illustrated middle-grade Flember series.
Max and Chaffy: Search for the Ice Chaffy
Max and Chaffy: The Great Cupcake Mystery
Max and Chaffy: Welcome to Animal Island

Books

Max and Chaffy: Search for the Ice Chaffy
Max and Chaffy: The Great Cupcake Mystery
Max and Chaffy: Welcome to Animal Island

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, disability justice, equality in the workplace, and more, with insight on their remarkable lives that inspired others to

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