Jump In Studio – Shadra Strickland, Illustrator

Shadra Strickland is an award-winning illustrator, author, and educator.

Jump In!

Written and illustrated by Shadra Strickland

“A celebration of intergenerational community and play whose turns spotlight the strengths of both individuals and an inclusive, supportive, tight-knit community.”

“The innocence and joy of playground games burst from the pages of this celebration of neighborhood community, self-expression, and Double Dutch...This exuberant read-aloud will get kids jumping.”

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More books illustrated by Shadra Strickland

Middle grade & YA

Farewell, YOU

April 25, 2025

For the past three years, I have been contributing artwork to one of my favorite television shows, YOU. One of Joe’s love interests, Marienne (played by Tati Gabrielle), was a children’s

Happy Bookiversary!

January 30, 2024

On January 31, my first author/illustrated book Jump In! will have been in the world for an entire year and what a year it has been! If you follow me

Co-curating a show with the Brandywine Museum of Art

October 3, 2023

I co-curated a show this year with The Brandywine Museum of Art