Jennie Maizels is an artist, illustrator, and educator.[1] She worked on pop-up books with Kate Petty.[2] She has also authored her own books.[3]

Early life and education

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Maizels was born in London in 1970. She attended Northfields School For Girls, and then studied from 1990 to 1993 at Central St. Martins School of Art, from which she graduated with a bachelor's degree in graphic design.[4]

Work and career

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After graduation she worked for Harvey Nichols, The Body Shop and Dillons bookshop making window displays.[4] She also began collaborating with the children's book author Kate Perry, illustrating Perry's The Great Grammar Book in 1996.[2] Maizels and Perry worked together for 16 years, "producing eight children's books which sold over a million copies worldwide."[5][4]

The producers of the film Paddington 2 planned to work with her but dropped the plan. In 2018, she alleged they then stole her designs.[6]

She hosts Sketchbook Club classes in person and online, and has also hosted art courses for cancer patients.[7][1]

She lives and works in Braishfield, Hampshire.[8]

Books

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As Author

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  • Pop-Up London[9]
  • Pop-Up New York[10]
  • Pop-Up Shakespeare[6]
  • Jennie Maizels' Things to Do Book
  • Finger Foods for Babies and Toddlers: Delicious food for little hands to hold
  • Party in Jigsaw Forest
  • Rocket to Jigsaw Planet
  • Journey to Jigsaw Town
  • Picnic at Jigsaw Farm

As Illustrator

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  • The Great Grammar Book illustrated by Jennie Maizels
  • The Amazing Pop-up Geography Book
  • The Perfect Punctuation Pop-up Book
  • The Super Science Book
  • The Terrific Times Tables
  • Earthly Treasures
  • The Amazing Pop-Up Music Book
  • The Global Garden

References

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  1. ^ a b McKinnon, Mattea. "The art club helping Hampshire cancer patients one brush stroke at a time". Daily Echo. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  2. ^ a b Eccleshare, Julia (2007-06-18). "Kate Petty". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  3. ^ "About". Jennie Maizels. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  4. ^ a b c "Jennie Maizels – Makers A-Z: individuals and organisations – UAL". collections.arts.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  5. ^ "The Great Grammar Book by Kate Petty; Illustrated by Jennie Maizels". Penguin Random House Canada. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  6. ^ a b "Walker supports illustrator 'ripped off' by Paddington filmmakers". The Bookseller. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  7. ^ Carter, Kate (2018-08-08). "Drawn to success: how to bring out your inner artist". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  8. ^ Melton, Ron (5 August 2020). "Look inside Hampshire artist Jennie Maizels' huge new 'sustainable' family home – built between the New Forest and South Downs national parks". www.portsmouth.co.uk. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Pop-up London". collections.arts.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  10. ^ "Pop-up New York". collections.arts.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
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