Hello, my name is Shana Nieberg-Suschitzky alias Shanarama.
I am London based writer and illustrator of Childrens books and I enjoy both collaborating with other writers, as well as creating my own material. Being a true city rat, I thrive in the wilds of London, and can often be spotted sketching the natural inhabitants of the Urban jungle.
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In Jan 2024 my Chapter Book was longlisted in the WriteMentor Writing Competition 2024
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In 2018 I was Runner-up in the Stratford Literary Festival Children's Picture Book Competition
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In 2012 I won the Undiscovered Voices Competition for Illustrating
Having a background in Architecture, Film and T.V has helped inform my storytelling abilities and I love to work across a variety of genres for both younger and older children.
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In my artwork, I enjoy working in both traditional and digital methods, often blending the two elements together, as can be seen through my use of pencil and graphite, with digital colouring.
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The stories that I dream up are often about strong-willed characters overcoming adversity through friendship and self-determination, with a sprinkling of magic here and there. My aim is to capture the emotions and spirit of characters and their interactions, be it human, animal or otherwise.
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When I'm not toiling away on projects, I love to watch films, read and spend time with family and friends.
