Sir Lenny Henry stopped in New York City to meet with illo illustrator Keenon Ferrell. This documented Q&A was a beautiful meeting between two very talented people.
Keenon is the illustrator of the amazing cover and interior for Lenny’s new book, ‘The Boy With Wings’! This is Lenny’s first novel for readers 9-12 years old.
They had a blast, with Keenon showcasing his talent by doodling one of the main heroes from the book!
Here are some photos and there’ll be more exciting news from illo soon!
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