Sharna Jackson facts for kids
Sharna Jackson is a British writer who creates exciting mystery books for children. She is famous for her series about two sisters, Nik and Norva, who solve crimes in their South London neighborhood. Sharna also works as a curator, helping museums and art galleries create fun ways for young people to learn about art. She has worked with famous places like the Tate, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Design Museum in London.
About Sharna Jackson
Sharna Jackson grew up in a town called Luton in England. Before she started writing her popular children's books, she worked in the art world. Her job was to help children and young people get involved with art and museums. She wanted to make art interesting and accessible for everyone. From 2018 to 2020, she was the artistic director for Site Gallery in Sheffield, where she helped kids explore digital art projects.
The Nik and Norva Mystery Series
Sharna Jackson's most well-known books are the "Nik and Norva" mystery series. These books are for readers aged 9-12, often called "middle-grade" books. The stories follow two clever Black sisters, Nik and Norva, who live on a big housing estate in South London. They become detectives and solve all sorts of puzzling crimes.
The first book in the series is called High-Rise Mystery. In this story, Nik and Norva must figure out who committed a murder in their tall apartment building during a very hot summer. This book was so good that it was nominated for a big award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, in 2020.
The second book in the series is Mic Drop. In this adventure, Nik and Norva investigate the mysterious death of a rising pop star named TrojKat. He falls from the roof of a tower, and the sisters need to find out what really happened.
Books by Sharna Jackson
- (with James Lambert) Modern art: activity book. London: Tate Publishing, 2014.
- (with James Lambert) British art: activity book. London: Tate Publishing, 2014.
- High-Rise Mystery. London: Knights Of, 2019.
- Mic Drop. London: Knights Of, 2020.
