The books
About the author
J.K.Aspinall A Bermudian artist, writer and poet, she has a background as colourful as her vivid palette. Professional synchronized swimmer, Weeki Wachee Springs’s mermaid, Trans-Atlantic sailor, TV interviewer, public relations director of Castle Harbour Hotel -- she studied at New York’s Art Students League and created the textile screen printing firm of Pina of Bermuda, the island’s former producer for hand-screened yard goods. Award-winning short story writer, member of SCBWI, she’s known for fanciful, vibrant artworks of Bermuda and specializes in hand painted glass and matted art prints of Bermuda. Publishing through Some Child Books, her titles include: Shoo Cat Shoo, Bermuda Road Toad, The Tree Frog and the Poinsettia, and Bermuda in Art for Lovers of Colour. She utilizes her vast portfolio of art, ranging from Bermuda scenes to fanciful mermaids, cats, lizards and frogs, all originally created for screen printing, and weaves her stories around her art for book production.
Latest News
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Another Banana Leaf Book Giveaway
Author, Joan Aspinall, and Ronnie Chameau, creator of banana leaf dolls, teamed up at Gilbert Institute in Paget to distribute a complimentary gift of Ms Aspinall’s book entitled the Banana Leaf Faerie Elf to all 128 children in the primary school. Read all about it with pictures on Bernews.
Banana Leaf Book Giveaway
When Santa, amidst his Ho-Ho-Ho’s and jingles, visited Happy Valley Child Care Center a few days ago, a dainty faerie from a book entitled the Banana Leaf Faerie Elf, written by Bermudian author/artist, Joan Aspinall, joined him. Read all about it with pictures on Bernews.
Or here in the Royal Gazette
New books.
J.K.Aspinall's newest book is Gombey Baby. You can read all about it here. Keep an eye on the site to hear more about upcoming new books or use our contact form.
All Joan's books are now available at Lindo's in Warwick and Devonshire
