Jago (illustrator) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jago
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Jago at The Cruel & Curious Sea exhibition 2014
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| Born | 12 November 1979 Exeter, England
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| Occupation | Children's book illustrator |
| Known for | illustrating Jesus Story Book Bible |
Jago (born Jago Silver on November 12, 1979) is a talented British artist. He is famous for illustrating children's books. Jago studied art at Falmouth College of Art from 2000 to 2003. He creates amazing digital illustrations for many publishers. These include Barefoot Books, Oxford University Press, Mantra Lingua, and Zondervan.
One of Jago's most well-known works is The Jesus Storybook Bible. He illustrated this popular book, which was written by Sally Lloyd-Jones. It has sold over two million copies worldwide. The book is available in 19 different languages. In 2015, it was even listed among the top 100 best-selling books by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA).
In September 2014, Jago showed his art at an exhibition. It was called The Cruel & Curious Sea. This event took place in the old barns of Stowe Barton in North Cornwall. The National Trust looks after these barns.
Awards for Jago's Art
Jago's illustrations have won many important awards. These awards show how much people appreciate his beautiful artwork.
- The Jesus Storybook Bible received the 2010 ALA Notable Award.
- It also won the 2009 NAPPA Award.
- In 2007, The Jesus Storybook Bible earned a Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award. This was from Independent Publisher.
- "Nachshon, Who Was Afraid to Swim" received the Sydney Taylor Honour Award for Young Readers.
- This same book also won the National Jewish Book Award for Young Readers.
- Myron's Magic Cow was chosen for the 2006 White Ravens list. This list highlights special children's books.
- Jago also won the NLA Wow! Award in 2006.
- He received the AOI Silver Award in 2004. This was in the Student Section of the AOI Images 28 Annual.
Books Illustrated by Jago
Jago has illustrated many wonderful books for children. Here are some of his published works:
- Always Remember with Cece Meng (2016) ISBN: 978-0399168093
- An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns with Betsy R. Rosenthal (2015) ISBN: 978-1467714648
- Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing with Sally Lloyd-Jones (2012) ISBN: 978-0310729938
- Mowen & The Runaway Moon (for BBC/CBeebies) (2012)
- Oh No, Jonah! by Tilda Balsley (2012) ISBN: 978-0761351405
- Mr Aesop's Story Shop by Bob Hartman (2011) ISBN: 978-0745969152
- Children of God Storybook Bible by Desmond Tutu (Jago illustrated 3 stories)
- The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg by Shaun Chatto (2007) ISBN: 978-1846110733
- The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones (2007) ISBN: 0-310-70825-7
- The Longest Story In The World by Geraldine McCaughrean (2007) ISBN: 0-19-271962-9
- Fox Fables (2006) ISBN: 1-84611-019-X
- Fig’s Giant by Geraldine McCaughrean (2005) ISBN: 0-19-279130-3
- Myron’s Magic Cow by Marlene Newman (2005) ISBN: 1-84148-495-4
- Hansel and Gretel by Manju Gregory (2005) ISBN: 1-84444-766-9
- The Little Red Hen by LR Hen (2005) ISBN: 1-84444-397-3
- Tom and the Giant by Will Coleman (2005)
- Lutey and the Mermaid by Will Coleman (2005)
- Madgy Figgy’s Pig by Will Coleman (2005)
