These images are from an outside broadcast at Kentish Town Community Centre, used by bbc5live as part of their publicity material for the programme. Three women were interviewed about how they had been affected by knife crime. (see images for details) Their stories were devastating, but the women were not diminished by their experiences. It was impossible not to admire the dignity and strength of these women in the face of such terrible loss. I drew several images, including a portraits of Benna Waite and TAzzz who are both spoken word artists. I made a connection with Benna. He saw my images on instagram and we started talking and have since gone on to collaborate on a piece of animated poetry about knife crime for the canary uk.
HACKNEY SHORTS
As one of the directors of Hackney shorts film festival, I am delighted to announce that we are now officially SOLD OUT!
We're looking forward to long listing our films for the judges, who will announce the winners on June 1st 2018. https://www.hackneyshorts.com/
A BLADE WILL NEVER LOOK THE SAME AGAIN
Knife crime is a public health, not policing, problem
Spoken word: Benna Waite https://twitter.com/AbstractBenna
Animation: Henny Beaumont https://twitter.com/HennyBeaumont
ANIMATION
Animation for conference on teenage mental health.
PLASTIC POLLUTION
My new animation for The Canary-Plastic pollution in the ocean.
BATH FESTIVAL
COMMUNITY LIVING MAGAZINE
My first cartoon for community living Magazine out in June.
LEADERSHIP
Strong and stable leadership
REVIEWS
"Wonderful, astonishing drawings... A masterclass in the sorrow and joy of being human, and a powerful reminder that nothing is more earth-shattering than love."
- Meg Rosoff
"Packs a powerful emotional punch by pitting ordinary scenes of life with a newborn alongside the devastating reality of the diagnosis of Beth's condition."
- Joanna Moorhead, Guardian
"Arresting, affecting, occasionally enraging but always deeply beautiful."
- The Bookseller
"Powerful and deeply honest... Henny's words and stunning art work speak to everyone, whether they have a child with a learning disability or not."
- MENCAP
"Essential reading for every paediatrician in training."
- Robert Yates, Consultant Cardiologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
"I read the book in one sitting. [A] most marvellous piece of work...tender and at times almost unbearably honest. [It] will come as a great relief and great help to others in similar situations."
- Jonathan Freedland
"Very moving...I read it with great admiration and the odd tear."
- Margaret Drabble
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hole-Heart-Bringing-Up-Beth/dp/1908434929
DAILY MAIL - REAL LIFE COLUMN
Here's a link to the Daily mail article about about Bethy and my book Hole in the Heart.
file:///Volumes/back%20up%202/Real%20lives_%20%E2%80%98The%20child%
BOOK REVIEW
Pam McIlroy @pamreader
I came home last Thursday evening to find this graphic novel in a package on the mat.When I picked up the parcel I was curious, I knew it was a book but thought I was too tired to read it and then I opened up the parcel. As soon as Beth’s little face looked up at me I forgot everything else, sat down, turned to the first page and didn’t stop reading until I reached the end. At which point I sobbed.
This graphic novel is one of the most beautiful expressions of love I’ve ever read.
MY BOOK!
Hole in the Heart, out June 6th 2016.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
My book was chosen book of the month, Bookseller.
'A HOLE IN THE HEART' TO BE PUBLISHED JUNE 2016
A lovely article about my book, A hole in the heart, to be published in June 2016 by Myriad.
Hole in the Heart cover
GOING TO PRINT
I'm delighted to announce that Myriad Editions will be publishing my book, ‘A hole in the heart’, March 2016.
Also really excited to have been asked to talk at the Hay festival May 2016. You can hear my interview with Alex Fitch for panel borders on a hole in the heart of manga.
Shed loads of therapy.
SHORTLISTED FOR MYRIAD FIRST GRAPHIC NOVEL COMPETITION
A little extract from A Hole in the Heart. Just found out today that I've been shortlisted.
http://www.myriadeditions.com/first-fictions-competition2014
THE GOWER, WALES
CANAL FROM TOW PATH CAFE
SWIMMING LESSONS
There have been many hot and not so joyous hours, sitting at the side of the pool watching my children learn to swim.
This page is for my daughter who managed, with the bribe of spicy crisps, to stop pushing other children into the pool.
Hopefully this gives a better sense of the image, the last post looked a bit flat.
