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Illustrator spotlight: Diane Ewen

Diane Ewen is a multi-award-winning children’s book illustrator, who works with authors to create naturally inclusive and diverse titles. This fantastic list of picture books showcases her fun and vibrant style, and is perfect to ignite young imaginations.

7+years

Hey You!

Author: Dapo AdeolaIllustrator: Dapo Adeola, Alyissa Johnson, Sharee Miller, Jade Orlando, Diane Ewen, Reggie Brown, Onyinye Iwu, Chanté Timothy, Gladys Jose, Bex Glendining, Joelle Avelino, Dunni Mustapha, Nicole Miles, Charlot Kristensen, Kingsley Nebechi, Camilla Sucre, Derick Brooks, Jobe Anderson, and Selom Sunu

In this conceptually ground-breaking debut work, a Black baby is offered pearls of wisdom for their formative years into adulthood.

Own Voice
Black representation
East and Southeast Asian representation
Mixed-heritage representation
LGBTQIA+ representation

2+years

I Love Me!

Author: Marvyn HarrisonIllustrator: Diane Ewen

Brimming with positivity and family love, I Love Me! is a fun and empowering book of affirmations.

Own Voice
Black representation

2+years

Keep Smiling

Author: Floella BenjaminIllustrator: Diane Ewen

There is nothing that a smile can’t fix! Vina loves to use her smile on her journey to school.

Own Voice
Black representation
Mixed-heritage representation
Diverse cast
Challenges gender stereotypes

3+years

Never Let a Diplodocus Draw

Author: Rashmi SirdeshpandeIllustrator: Diane Ewen

A colourful and comical exploration of different artistic media and the wonderment of a child's imagination. Clever intertextuality and creativity.

Own Voice
Black representation
Diverse cast

3+years

Is That Your Mama?

Author: Patrice LawrenceIllustrator: Diane Ewen

Josie’s fabulous family all look different. But when people keep asking "Is that YOUR mama?", Josie starts to worry.

Mixed-heritage representation
Own Voice

3+years

Never Show a T-Rex a Book

Author: Rashmi SirdeshpandeIllustrator: Diane Ewen

Comical and whimsical celebration of books, dinosaurs, knowledge, libraries and reading. Bold colours and playfulness make this great fun.

Own Voice
Black representation
Diverse cast
Female lead
Under-represented voice

3+years

Never Teach a Stegosaurus to Do Sums

Author: Rashmi SirdeshpandeIllustrator: Diane Ewen

A vibrant excursion into the world of STEM. Exuberant adventure as a girl and Stegosaurus explore what Maths can do.

Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead
Own Voice
Black representation

3+years

There Was a Young Zombie Who Swallowed a Worm

Author: Kaye BaillieIllustrator: Diane Ewen

Everyone's heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but now it’s time to meet a little zombie, who's swallowed... a worm!

Own Voice
Black/brown representation

4+years

Coming to England

Author: Floella BenjaminIllustrator: Diane Ewen

Windrush child Floella recounts her voyage to a strange land of greys juxtaposed with vivid flashbacks to her Caribbean home.

Own Voice
Black representation
Diverse cast
Female lead

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