Camilla Sucre – illustratör

"One of the most affecting graphic novels I've read in some time. You'll root for Kirah as she navigates a county's institutional racism, her mysterious family history, and brutal Gatorman murders, written and artistically rendered with care and love and righteous anger. Don't miss this one." –PAUL TREMBLAY, New York Times bestselling author of Horror Movie and The Cabin at the End of the World  A gripping graphic horror novel set in the Florida bayou, following a young biracial woman as she uncovers her estranged father’s role in a grisly hate crime. Kirah was born from an improbable interracial relationship that, in central Florida’s infamous Asurupa County, defied all the odds. But her idyllic childhood was shattered by an urban legend come to life. The “Gatorman” was a nightmare on the lips of kids and grown-ups alike all the way back to Jim Crow: a monster with the body of a man, the head of an alligator—and a taste for Black children. That’s who crawled into Kirah’s window when Kirah was just five years old. According to the police, it was Kirah’s own father who put on that gator mask and tried to kill her.Twenty years later, Kirah works hard to build a life unburdened by the traumatic events of her childhood. Just when it seems like she’s managed to find her stride, her dad, fresh out of prison, crashes back into her world with a chilling message: “He’s coming for you.”Finally forced to face the hideous family history she’s been avoiding, Kirah sets off to discover where, and who, she truly came from. And the more she learns, the more disturbing the whole picture becomes. Turns out there’s a lot more to the Gatorman than Kirah thought, and even worse: he isn’t through with her just yet.A clever hybrid of swamp noir, slasher horror, and social satire—and brought to life by Camilla Sucre’s vivid illustrations—Mama Came Callin’ is a story about family and legacies, both the ones we inherit and the ones we can’t escape.

"It distils the fierce heartache of racist injustice as well as a passionate sense of joy and hope for the future."The Guardian"From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly."Evening Standard"A series of clever and witty illustrations matched with informative text guides the reader through a series of situations where they might encounter prejudice, and how to form strategies to overcome a situation before it becomes a problem."The Independent"This beautiful book also serves as a brilliant directory of work from black illustrators."BookTrustThis groundbreaking picture book is a lyrical, inspirational exploration of growing up Black, written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, and brought to life by some of the most exciting Black illustration talents working today.Remember to dream your own dreamsLove your beautiful skinYou always have a choiceThis book addresses - honestly, yet hopefully - the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future, delivering a powerful message to a new generation of dreamers. It's a message that is both urgent and timeless - and offers a rich and rewarding reading experience for every child.To mirror the rich variety of the Black diaspora, this book showcases artwork from Dapo and 18 incredible Black illustrators in one beautiful, powerful, and cohesive reading experience.

A joyful celebration of food, family and the magic of cooking together.Zee and Grandma planted seeds in the ground and now, with the help of the summer sunshine and a lot of love, they’re finally ripening into beautiful tomatoes!   Grandma knows there are so many tasty recipes to make with them – but for Zee, there’s nothing better than the first bite of a fresh tomato, all by itself. Join them as they celebrate a plant-powered summer in this charming story and recipe book. Debut author Ella Phillip's text is a joy to read aloud and is beautifully complemented by Camilla Sucre's vibrant illustrations. Includes a delicious summer recipe and tomato-growing guide!

A joyful celebration of family and the magic of plant‑powered food!​​It's autumn and Zee and his family are carving pumpkins – just in time to make ​Grandma's famous monster soup! It's the perfect thing to warm up chilly nights and make Zee and his little sister feel brave. Join them as they celebrate a plant-powered ​autumn with their Magic Recipes.Debut author Ella Phillip's text is a joy to read aloud and is beautifully complemented by Camilla Sucre's vibrant illustrations. Includes two delicious autumn recipes to make at home.Also available in this adorable series:My Grandma's Magic Recipes: Winter WarmthMy Grandma's Magic Recipes: Spring BloomMy Grandma's Magic Recipes: Summer Sunshine

“A superbly crafted, beautifully illustrated, poetic book.”  – Benjamin Zephaniah  A joyful celebration of food, family and the magic of cooking together.At Zee's Grandma's Christmas party, there is the smell of sugar and spice, calypso music and dancing, and lots and lots of friends and family . . . but no Grandma! Where could she be? She's in the kitchen, of course, waiting for Zee to help her turn dough into yummy ginger biscuits. Join them as they celebrate a plant-powered winter in this heart-warming story and recipe book.Debut author Ella Phillip's text is a joy to read aloud and is beautifully complemented by Camilla Sucre's vibrant illustrations. Includes two irresistibly warming winter recipes for plant-based gingerbread men biscuits and spiced hot chocolate.

A joyful celebration of food, family and the magic of cooking together.Grandma knows that the longer days of spring are on their way, but Zee’s not so sure. Luckily Grandma’s there to show him how to pay attention to the the flowers, the rain showers and the sunbeams that tell them that spring has sprung. Join them as they celebrate a plant-powered spring in this heart-warming story and recipe book.Debut author Ella Phillip's text is a joy to read aloud and is beautifully complemented by Camilla Sucre's vibrant illustrations. Includes two spring recipes for little ones to make at home.

This heart-warming and heartfelt debut picture book from multi-award-winning author, Patrice Lawrence, will help ensure that the struggles and achievements of the Windrush generation are never forgotten.One day, Ava is asked to dress as an inspirational figure for assembly at school, but who should she choose? Granny suggests famous familiar figures such as Winifred Atwell, Mary Seacole and Rosa Parks, and tells Ava all about their fascinating histories, but Ava's classmates have got there first - and she must choose someone else. But who?And then Ava finds a mysterious old suitcase - Granny's "grip" - and Granny begins to share her own history, and how she came to England on the Empire Windrush many years ago. She tells her story through the precious items that accompanied her on the original voyage, each one evoking a memory of home, and as Ava listens to how Granny built a life for herself in England, determined to stay against the odds and despite overwhelming homesickness, she realises that there is a hero very close to home that she wants to celebrate more than anyone - her very own brave and beloved granny."This book is a heart-warming intergenerational account of the Windrush experience, told with love and attention to detail by Patrice Lawrence and stunningly brought to life with Camilla Sucre's beautiful artwork. An absolute must-have for any collection." - Dapo AdeolaEvery Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!