In February 2023 I had to pleasure of creating all of the internal illustrations for ‘Queerbook’ by Malcolm Mackenzie, a non-fiction book about queer history, culture and communities aimed at aged 14-16 year olds.

Queerbook was published by RedShed in February 2024.

Queerbook has been nominated for a 2025 School Library Association Informtion (SLA) Book Award.

Page from a book discussing the Renaissance Men, featuring black and white illustrations of biblical scenes and paintings, with text about Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and the figures depicted.
Page from a book or magazine featuring information about LGBTQ+ topics, including Generation Z's attitudes, LGBTQ+ rights in Africa, and cities welcoming LGBTQ+ communities. The right side of the image shows a black and white illustration of a person
A two-page spread in a magazine or book about LGBTQ+ history and culture, featuring sections on different decades and themes, including the 1980s and 90s NYC club Kids, 2000s T-shack girls, 2010s Sink The Pinkers, and 2020s House of Avalon, with acco
Two-page spread titled 'Cracking the Queer Code' explaining the history and adoption of various LGBTQ+ symbols, including the rainbow flag, lambda, transgender symbol, labrys, and hanky code, with descriptions and timelines for each symbol's adoption
Page from a queer book, with text about queer history and identity, and illustrations including a rainbow flag, hearts, a vase with plants, a rainbow, stars, and a megaphone.
A black and white illustration of Tove Jansson holding a painter's palette and brush, with a short biography about her, her creation of the Moomins, her personal life, and her influence on children's LGBTQ+ literature. The text highlights her Finnish
Black and white illustration of three tarot cards labeled The Sun, The Magician, and Fortune, with images representing each card.
Black and white illustrations of two women dressed as pirates within oval frames with rope borders, each holding a sword.
Black and white illustration of a woman with a leaf headband, wearing earrings, and a draped dress, holding an open book.
Black and white illustration of a woman dressed in traditional Japanese attire holding a katana sword.
Drawing of a man with long hair, a mustache, and beard, dressed as a regal queen with a crown of leaves, puffy sleeves, and a long ornate gown.
Black and white illustration of a young man with short hair, smirking, wearing a white shirt and a ribbon with two medals around his neck.
Black and white illustration of a person wearing a suit, a hat, round sunglasses, and a boutonniere with flowers.
Five hands holding mugs with drinks, toasting; some hands have tattoos or jewelry; one hand has a striped sleeve, and another has a sleeve with stars.
Black and white illustration of Frida Kahlo with floral headpiece, earrings, and necklace, wearing a floral-patterned top.
Black and white drawing of a layered cake with hearts and flags, cupcakes with heart toppers, a plate of cookies, and a cookie on a plate, all celebrating love.
Black and white illustration of a woman with curly hair, closed eyes, and lips puckered, with her hands crossed near her face. Two black hearts are beside her head.
Black and white illustration of a woman with dark curly hair wearing sunglasses, fishnet stockings, high-heeled boots, and jewelry, posing confidently with stars around her.
A black-and-white illustration of a person with dark curly hair performing a high kick, wearing dark pants and sneakers, shirtless, with arms raised and one leg extended upward.
Black and white illustration of a British fifty pound banknote with a man’s portrait, with money flying around.
Black and white illustration of four people dressed in vintage comedy and circus costumes posing together, with arms around each other.
A black and white illustration of four people dressed in vintage or theatrical costumes, standing close together and smiling for a photo.
Black and white illustration of a man in a suit playing a saxophone. He is dancing with his eyes closed and appears to be enjoying the music.
A person with glasses, curly hair, and a mustache wearing a striped shirt, dark pants, and sneakers, in a wide-legged pose with arms raised and smiling.