Sharna Jackson
@sharnajackson.com
Writer of books and games mostly about art, mystery and murder for you and the kids in your life. Lives on a ship in Rotterdam. Used to work in museums and galleries for ages. Miss it. Addicted to Reddit and Beat Saber.
https://www.sharnajackson.com
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Sharna Jackson
@sharnajackson.com
· Nov 17
Hi hi! I'm Sharna. I write books and games about murder, mystery and art. You might know High Rise Mystery (2019) but I promise my other books are just as good (if not better). Here's a few of them:
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Choice is radical 📢
@sharnajackson.com is closing #PrimCon2026 with a powerful address on the future of reading and literacy
#NationalYearOfReading2026
@sharnajackson.com is closing #PrimCon2026 with a powerful address on the future of reading and literacy
#NationalYearOfReading2026
March 20, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Choice is radical 📢
@sharnajackson.com is closing #PrimCon2026 with a powerful address on the future of reading and literacy
#NationalYearOfReading2026
@sharnajackson.com is closing #PrimCon2026 with a powerful address on the future of reading and literacy
#NationalYearOfReading2026
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Three children follow a trail of clues across London in a race against time #TheStreetArtMystery
@sharnajackson.com @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #kidlit #fiction book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dH9
@sharnajackson.com @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #kidlit #fiction book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dH9
The Street Art Mystery / You vs The Poison Plot
The Street Art MysterySharna JacksonPuffin It’s nearly the end of the holidays and Margot (narrator), Wesley and Josephine have planned an exciting weekend before they start secondary school. Nothi…
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March 15, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Three children follow a trail of clues across London in a race against time #TheStreetArtMystery
@sharnajackson.com @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #kidlit #fiction book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dH9
@sharnajackson.com @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #kidlit #fiction book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dH9
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This morning we engaged in a live lesson with author @sharnajackson.com 📚. We loved her interest in gaming, street art and murder mystery stories. We couldn’t believe she liked the game Among Us! It was fascinating to hear the different ways to plan a piece of writing ✍️
March 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM
This morning we engaged in a live lesson with author @sharnajackson.com 📚. We loved her interest in gaming, street art and murder mystery stories. We couldn’t believe she liked the game Among Us! It was fascinating to hear the different ways to plan a piece of writing ✍️
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Another triumph by @sharnajackson.com at @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social The street Art Mystery is entertaining, raw and brimming with authenticity. Set around the Notting Hill Carnival this is vibrant and real and leaves you with a great murder to solve! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/t...
The Street Art Mystery by Sharna Jackson
The Book in Rhyme… “School is starting soon, only a few days left of Summer, And Margot is moving to London if that wasn’t such a bummer. Josie, Wes and Margot with one last Hurra…
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February 19, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Another triumph by @sharnajackson.com at @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social The street Art Mystery is entertaining, raw and brimming with authenticity. Set around the Notting Hill Carnival this is vibrant and real and leaves you with a great murder to solve! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/t...
I just backed All Will Rise: a narrative courtroom deck-builder on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/spe... <@meghna.bsky.social does, I am THERE.
All Will Rise: a narrative courtroom deck-builder
A game about taking a billionaire to court for the murder of a river.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:32 AM
I just backed All Will Rise: a narrative courtroom deck-builder on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/spe... <@meghna.bsky.social does, I am THERE.
Hi teachers – join my live (and importantly free) @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social Virtual Visit on March 13 where I will be chatting about The Street Art Mystery. I'll tell you all about the book and your class can ask me ANYTHING at the end
puffinschools.co.uk/virtualvisits << sign up here
puffinschools.co.uk/virtualvisits << sign up here
February 16, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Hi teachers – join my live (and importantly free) @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social Virtual Visit on March 13 where I will be chatting about The Street Art Mystery. I'll tell you all about the book and your class can ask me ANYTHING at the end
puffinschools.co.uk/virtualvisits << sign up here
puffinschools.co.uk/virtualvisits << sign up here
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The Year of Reading 2026 is well under way so I’ve added my voice to the chat with a monthly blog - Here’s February! Recommendations, teacher ideas and resources. Probably nothing groundbreaking but hopefully there’s something useful… tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/t...
The Year of Reading – February
As we have now embarked on ‘The Year of Reading’ for 2026, I felt compelled to add something (hopefully of value) to the conversation each month. A mixture of recommendations, genre foc…
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February 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The Year of Reading 2026 is well under way so I’ve added my voice to the chat with a monthly blog - Here’s February! Recommendations, teacher ideas and resources. Probably nothing groundbreaking but hopefully there’s something useful… tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/t...
The Street Art Mystery is out today 🎉
A story about creativity, courage, friendship – and how art can hold secrets and make us look closer.
This is the final outing for the Copseys, and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped bring their journey to life, and to every reader who’s been part of it. 🖤
A story about creativity, courage, friendship – and how art can hold secrets and make us look closer.
This is the final outing for the Copseys, and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped bring their journey to life, and to every reader who’s been part of it. 🖤
February 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
The Street Art Mystery is out today 🎉
A story about creativity, courage, friendship – and how art can hold secrets and make us look closer.
This is the final outing for the Copseys, and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped bring their journey to life, and to every reader who’s been part of it. 🖤
A story about creativity, courage, friendship – and how art can hold secrets and make us look closer.
This is the final outing for the Copseys, and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped bring their journey to life, and to every reader who’s been part of it. 🖤
Morning all! I’m supporting #ReadItForward! Pre-order my book, the Street Art Mystery, (out next week, eeek) and @bookshop.org will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social - uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-... << thank you xx
The Street Art Mystery
Check out The Street Art Mystery - <p>Margot, Wesley and Josephine have got an awesome weekend mapped out for the end of the holidays before they start high school – and they don’t want anything to st...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Morning all! I’m supporting #ReadItForward! Pre-order my book, the Street Art Mystery, (out next week, eeek) and @bookshop.org will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social - uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-... << thank you xx
Hi guys, I’m fundraising, join me? Christmas won’t be magical for every child. A book gift could add sparkle to Christmas for a child who needs it most, giving them something to cherish for years to come. Will you help? Find out more here: www.booktrust.org.uk/xmas @booktrust.org.uk #MagicOfBooks
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December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Hi guys, I’m fundraising, join me? Christmas won’t be magical for every child. A book gift could add sparkle to Christmas for a child who needs it most, giving them something to cherish for years to come. Will you help? Find out more here: www.booktrust.org.uk/xmas @booktrust.org.uk #MagicOfBooks
My heart ❤️❤️
@sharnajackson.com Good Even Sharna, as an avid reader of books. My Beautiful 11 year Granddaughter has just bought me your book The Nine Night Mystery, as she said she loved reading it so much that she said I should to & so now I have my own copy to read. So I'm really looking forward to reading it
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My heart ❤️❤️
The Street Art Mystery is coming your way Feb 2026, but if you fancy preordering, with a decent discount, have at it! 🕵🏽♀️🕵🏽♂️🕵🏾♀️
October 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The Street Art Mystery is coming your way Feb 2026, but if you fancy preordering, with a decent discount, have at it! 🕵🏽♀️🕵🏽♂️🕵🏾♀️
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Get a whopping 25% off when you pre-order my debut MG children's novel "The Night I Borrowed Time" from
@waterstones.bsky.social !
Valid online until 23.59 Friday 17th October. Enter the code "OCTOBER25" at checkout to redeem the offer. Happy reading!
Link: www.waterstones.com/book/the-nig...
@waterstones.bsky.social !
Valid online until 23.59 Friday 17th October. Enter the code "OCTOBER25" at checkout to redeem the offer. Happy reading!
Link: www.waterstones.com/book/the-nig...
October 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Get a whopping 25% off when you pre-order my debut MG children's novel "The Night I Borrowed Time" from
@waterstones.bsky.social !
Valid online until 23.59 Friday 17th October. Enter the code "OCTOBER25" at checkout to redeem the offer. Happy reading!
Link: www.waterstones.com/book/the-nig...
@waterstones.bsky.social !
Valid online until 23.59 Friday 17th October. Enter the code "OCTOBER25" at checkout to redeem the offer. Happy reading!
Link: www.waterstones.com/book/the-nig...
Hey guess what? I've started a creative studio with three of the best people to ever do it.
@mairispaceship.com , @katboo.bsky.social and Rowan Bishop!
Meet @heft.studio!
heft.studio
We’ve launched with a new game Spy Club, created in collaboration with Yoto 🎉🔎🎉
@mairispaceship.com , @katboo.bsky.social and Rowan Bishop!
Meet @heft.studio!
heft.studio
We’ve launched with a new game Spy Club, created in collaboration with Yoto 🎉🔎🎉
Studio HEFT
Studio HEFT is a collective of senior creatives building interactive work with weight. We make things that last – in memory, in meaning, and in impact.
heft.studio
July 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Hey guess what? I've started a creative studio with three of the best people to ever do it.
@mairispaceship.com , @katboo.bsky.social and Rowan Bishop!
Meet @heft.studio!
heft.studio
We’ve launched with a new game Spy Club, created in collaboration with Yoto 🎉🔎🎉
@mairispaceship.com , @katboo.bsky.social and Rowan Bishop!
Meet @heft.studio!
heft.studio
We’ve launched with a new game Spy Club, created in collaboration with Yoto 🎉🔎🎉
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Had SUCH a nice time chatting with a bunch of novelists / game writers for this including @mallorymarlowe.bsky.social @naomialderman.bsky.social @joedunthorne.bsky.social @sharnajackson.com @jimmunroe.net Jon from @inkle.co et al www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...
Playing with words: why novelists are becoming video game writers – and vice-versa
While the novel remains a high-status cultural form, video game writing is still seen as a throwaway art – despite some of the biggest names in fiction being involved
www.theguardian.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Had SUCH a nice time chatting with a bunch of novelists / game writers for this including @mallorymarlowe.bsky.social @naomialderman.bsky.social @joedunthorne.bsky.social @sharnajackson.com @jimmunroe.net Jon from @inkle.co et al www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...
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What a joy it was to help judge this fantastic @booktrust.org.uk competition with @sharnajackson.com! There were so many brilliant entries, but Jessica's really stood out - huge congrats, the prize is well deserved! #BookTrustRepresents
✨ Congratulations to Jessica for winning our #BookTrustRepresents Book That Represents Me competition, supported by Enterprise Mobility! ✨
With her review of Glow Up, Lara Bloom by Dee Benson, she's won a £3,000 library, a visit from Dee and more:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
With her review of Glow Up, Lara Bloom by Dee Benson, she's won a £3,000 library, a visit from Dee and more:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
June 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
What a joy it was to help judge this fantastic @booktrust.org.uk competition with @sharnajackson.com! There were so many brilliant entries, but Jessica's really stood out - huge congrats, the prize is well deserved! #BookTrustRepresents
Massive, massive thank you to @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social @pushkinpress.com for not only bringing Choose Your Own Adventure books back into print, but also sending me the series. I love them, I am obsessed ❤️❤️
March 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Massive, massive thank you to @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social @pushkinpress.com for not only bringing Choose Your Own Adventure books back into print, but also sending me the series. I love them, I am obsessed ❤️❤️
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So last year went against the grain and posted my favourite reads of the previous year in Feb rather than end of Dec. And it continues. Some brilliant reads of 2024 and hopefully something in there you haven’t read yet.
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2024: Books to Remember
The end of the year is always a great time for reflection and is always jam packed with bloggers identifying their favourites from the year. Last year I decided to go against the grain and wait a m…
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February 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
So last year went against the grain and posted my favourite reads of the previous year in Feb rather than end of Dec. And it continues. Some brilliant reads of 2024 and hopefully something in there you haven’t read yet.
tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/02/01/2...
tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/02/01/2...
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Calling all teachers to enter their class in The Book That Represents Me competition @booktrust.bsky.social www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p.... Guest judges are @sharnajackson.com & @michaelmann.bsky.social with MOST AMAZING PRIZES inc £3000 of books (thank you @enterprisemobility.bsky.social)
Competition: The Book that Represents Me
www.booktrust.org.uk
January 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Calling all teachers to enter their class in The Book That Represents Me competition @booktrust.bsky.social www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p.... Guest judges are @sharnajackson.com & @michaelmann.bsky.social with MOST AMAZING PRIZES inc £3000 of books (thank you @enterprisemobility.bsky.social)
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At this point it’s been said in a hundred different ways, so I think people are being intentional about not getting it.
December 1, 2024 at 8:42 PM
At this point it’s been said in a hundred different ways, so I think people are being intentional about not getting it.
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The Palestinian-made game Dreams on a Pillow is 413 dollars and 13 backers short of respectively 60K raised and 1,000 supporters. Who wants to help push it over towards those milestones?
launchgood.com/1948
launchgood.com/1948
Dreams on a Pillow - a videogame experience about the 1948 Nakba, based on a true story | LaunchGood
A pseudo-3D stealth adventure game about a land full of people being made into a people without land
launchgood.com
December 1, 2024 at 10:31 PM
The Palestinian-made game Dreams on a Pillow is 413 dollars and 13 backers short of respectively 60K raised and 1,000 supporters. Who wants to help push it over towards those milestones?
launchgood.com/1948
launchgood.com/1948
By me, in @theguardian.com today www.theguardian.com/books/2024/n... << inc @dapsdraws.bsky.social @melindasalisbury.com @redbreastedbird.bsky.social @serenakpatel.bsky.social and more
‘Relax your rules, let them pick what they want’: 10 page-turners to get kids reading
A report this month revealed fewer children than ever read for pleasure. From spooky tales to choose-your-own-adventure fantasy epics, here are 10 irresistible titles
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November 30, 2024 at 10:18 AM
By me, in @theguardian.com today www.theguardian.com/books/2024/n... << inc @dapsdraws.bsky.social @melindasalisbury.com @redbreastedbird.bsky.social @serenakpatel.bsky.social and more
Absolutely the fuck not
A new publisher has claimed it aims to “disrupt” the books industry by publishing 8,000 books in 2025 alone using artificial intelligence (AI) 👇 www.thebookseller.com/news/new-pub... #BookSky
New publisher Spines aims to 'disrupt' industry by using AI to publish 8,000 books in 2025 alone
A new publisher has claimed it aims to “disrupt” the books industry by publishing 8,000 books in 2025 alone using artificial intelligence.
www.thebookseller.com
November 26, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Absolutely the fuck not
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London! I’ll be chit chatting at this months V&A Friday Late “Wild Digits” alongside a heck of a line up.
If you’re about then please do come say hello.
Nov 29, 6:30pm, Free, more details hither: www.vam.ac.uk/event/k9xoYe...
If you’re about then please do come say hello.
Nov 29, 6:30pm, Free, more details hither: www.vam.ac.uk/event/k9xoYe...
November 20, 2024 at 8:10 PM
London! I’ll be chit chatting at this months V&A Friday Late “Wild Digits” alongside a heck of a line up.
If you’re about then please do come say hello.
Nov 29, 6:30pm, Free, more details hither: www.vam.ac.uk/event/k9xoYe...
If you’re about then please do come say hello.
Nov 29, 6:30pm, Free, more details hither: www.vam.ac.uk/event/k9xoYe...