Award-winning author joins children to celebrate World Book Day

Best-selling author Sharna Jackson visited children in University College Hospital this week to celebrate World Book Day.

Sharna, author of a series of children’s mystery novels, spent time chatting to children and signing copies of her latest book – The Street Art Mystery.

Her novels feature crime-solving children and their adventures, with her debut novel ‘High-Rise Mystery’ winning the Waterstones prize for Best Book for Younger Readers.

The special visit was organised by Huma Ahmed, senior health play specialist, as a treat for the children.

Huma said: “It was so lovely for Sharna to visit children in University College Hospital to celebrate World Book Day. The children had so many questions for her about the books, how she became an author and also about her hobbies. They were also delighted to receive a copy of one of her books with a special message just for them.”