See For Yourself
Musician and performer, Jordan Stephens, returns to Brighton Dome this May with London-based illustrator, Beth Suzanna. Together they present their second children's book 'See For Yourself'
Jasper and his dad are from a family of amazing inventors, and are especially fascinated by flying contraptions and all things airborne. Their family motto is, when you’re up in the air, you’re on top of the world! But Jasper begins to wonder about the top of the world – it feels great, but wouldn’t it be interesting to try going in the other direction? His father is bemused. No-one in the family has ever thought about taking an ocean-bound journey, travelling down to the bottom of the world. How will Jasper get there? And what will he find when he does? A powerful story about family ties, having the courage to do something new – and about the glorious wonders of nature and the worlds we have yet to explore.
Jordan Stephens
Jordan Stephens, one half of Brighton's chart-topping duo, Rizzle Kicks, endeavours to express himself through many forms of art, with his first children's book, The Missing Piece, being published in 2022. His first adult book, Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs (2024) was a personal story of self-acceptance, masculinity, mental health, addiction and heartbreak.
Beth Suzanna
Beth Suzanna is a London-based illustrator who roots her work in colour and connection. Focusing on community and diversity, she has created work for picture books, programmes, covers and campaigns. She creates tactile, playful and human work using expressive pastel lines and bold figurative paper cut shapes.