Q&A
Tell us something interesting about yourself:
I am a tap dancer, but not sure I'm that good.
Tell us your favourite medium for reading:
Print and audio.
Tell us your favourite location for reading:
I love reading on our couch, lying on the chaise.
How would you describe your identity?
Black queer woman with invisible disabilities.
Book title:
Dearest One
What inspired your creative process in writing or illustrating your book?
This book is in memory of my grandmother who died from breast cancer when I was 16.
Favourite character or moment from the book – and why?
The child.
What themes or messages does your book raise?
Ancestry, loss, encouragement, advice, nature.
How would you describe your artistic or writing style in three words?
Poetic, affirmations, letters.
What aspect of the story did you most connect with, and how did it shape your illustrations?
Turn your face to the sun. Somehow Jenny captured my words so beautifully in her illustrations.
Favourite illustration – and why?
Turn your face to the sun. Somehow Jenny captured my words so beautifully in her illustrations.
Connect
IG: @DrDanceWrites
