Jake Alexander

  • 5 stars across 4 books
Jake Alexander is an illustrator from the South of England. In 2019 he won both the Macmillan Prize and the Creative Conscience Gold Medal with an early version of  We Want Our Books  . He often makes work based on popular culture and current events, having created a  Star Wars  -themed zine and portraits of public figures such as Taika Waititi and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
10th June 2021

We Want Our Books: Rosa's Fight to Save the Library

A defiant, moving and joyful picture book about the power of protest and the importance of books. From the winner of the... MoreWe Want Our Books: Rosa's Fight to Save the Library

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11th November 2021

Black and British: An Illustrated History

This beautiful hardback gift book is a stunning visual journey through Black British history for younger readers by awar... MoreBlack and British: An Illustrated History

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18th May 2023

Let's fill this world with kindness: True tales of goodwill in action

The perfect book for troubled times, this collection of over 25 real-life stories shows how heroic acts of kindness can ... MoreLet's fill this world with kindness: True tales of goodwill in action

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5th March 2026

Mahitha and the Dragon

Mahitha hardly ever says a word at school, and when she does, she says it so softly that nobody notices her at all. When... MoreMahitha and the Dragon

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