Books
Jump In! earns two stars!
My solo debut, Jump In! will be released on January 31st. The first review came in from Kirkus two weeks ago and it was a star! They called it “A moving, grooving snapshot of urban
November 25, 2022
Events
October 8 What does it mean to “leave room for the illustrator?” What tools can writers use to think visually while writing? Likewise, how can illustrators pull words from their images? Author/Illustrator and Agent* Shadra
September 22, 2022
Books
Jump In!
Dear friend, I can hardly contain my excitement! JUMP IN! My first authored/illustrated picture book is off to the press and will be available in January. Pre-ordering is available now! It has been a long time
May 24, 2022
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Countee Cullen for the NYT Book Review
I was asked to illustrate a young Countee Cullen for the 125th year anniversary issues of The New York Times Book Review. So pleased with how this came out!
October 31, 2021
Sketching for Season 3 of YOU
The also asked for a sketch of The Little Prince. I sent a box full of old drawings, sketches, and old paintings for the prop master to choose from. I figured it’d be easiest for
October 21, 2021
Art
NYT Book Review
I usually shy away from editorial assignments. Typically it’s because I’m busy with book work, but mostly it’s because I have always been nervous about the quick turnaround. Well, those nerves got set aside when
September 12, 2021
Ruth E. Engle Memorial Collection of Children’s Book Illustration
On Saturday I visited Messiah College to celebrate their latest original picture book art acquisition from my first picture book BIRD, written by Zetta Elliott. Over the years I have had a few inquiries about
April 15, 2019
Kidlit Summer Camp
For the past three years now I have joined The Highlights Foundation as a faculty member for their annual summer camp. It’s an amazing opportunity for authors and illustrators to learn more about the business
April 9, 2019
Scaling Back
I’ve always been an all or nothing type of person. As a kid I would play outside in the hot sun all day until I would be attacked by a crazy migraine and my mom
March 27, 2019
We Are the Change
On May 7th, Chronicle Books will release a gorgeous illustrated book that features artwork from 16 amazing artists (Selina Alko, Alina Chau, Lisa Congdon, Emily Hughes, Molly Idle, Juana Medina, Innosanto Nagara, Christopher Silas Neal,
January 21, 2019
Never Caught Cover Story
This week marks the release of “Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge: George and Martha Washington’s Courageous Slave Who Dared to Run Away; Young Readers Edition”. In this incredible narrative, Erica Armstrong Dunbar reveals
January 14, 2019
Support the Arts!
It’s the last day of 2018, which also means it’s the last day that we can donate to our favorite organizations and declare it on this year’s taxes. I ask that you consider donating to
December 31, 2018
Hollins, Tulsa, and Highlights!
The second half of 2018 was full of wonderful happenings. I spent time mentoring great talents at The Highlights Foundation this summer, I presented my work at Hollins University, I participated in an amazing show
December 29, 2018
Spring Making
We’re slowly awakening from our long winter slumber. This time of year is always especially motivating for me and I’m sure it is for most creative people. Here are a few classes over at Craftsy
April 3, 2018
Highlights from Highlights and Louise Goes to Tulsa!
It has been a fantastic and busy season over here in the studio! First off, I helped launch an exhibition of my work at The Highlights Foundation!! How cool is that?? This year, my linocuts
March 28, 2018
Telling a People’s Story
Saturday, April 21 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m. ~ Shadra Strickland (Illustrator) Positivity and Fulfilling the Dream Strickland works to promote self-affirmation and validation for African-American children in order to encourage positivity. Through her work, and her ultimate
February 23, 2018
Join Me at The Highlights Foundation
“Be curious about the world and how it works.”–Shadra Strickland Join me for a at the Highlights Foundation on Saturday, March 17. The reception launches The Highlights Foundation’s 2018 Visual Arts Exhibit, which features original art
February 13, 2018
Deck the Walls Sale
Tis the season for giving! Head over to my etsy shop for this week’s sale! I’m offering 10% off of everything listed. Happy holidays!
December 5, 2017
Shaking Things Up January 2018
Last summer I also had the pleasure of working on a collaborative project by Susan Hood – forthcoming from HarperCollins! SHAKING THINGS UP: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World hits stores 1/23/18 and is available
November 27, 2017