Exclusive Videos: The Unmorrow Curse
This week sees the hotly anticipated UK launch of the children's novel The Unmorrow Curse , a fantastical, time-bending adventure from author Jasmine Richards who, among her many talents, is a mastermind of all things mythology. I devoured this enthralling middle grade over the Easter holidays and, as well as enjoying Richards' accomplished writing, the inclusive cast of characters — humans and gods — was a particular highlight. Black characters rarely headline in the kidlit fantasy space — a deficit that the author is keen to address. To celebrate the book's publication, I'm thrilled to be able to share with you some exclusive content: two exciting time-lapse videos from illustrator and animator Pypah Santos, whose stunning cover for The Unmorrow Curse features protagonists Buzz and Mari. The videos offer a fascinating insight into Pypah's illustrative process, from rough sketches through to full colour, and as you watch her at work you r...
