The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses with Scholastic
Jaël collaborated with author Kandace Chimbiri and illustrator Simone Douglas to bring ‘The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses’ to life. Through carefully researched and detailed illustrations, she worked to capture the incredible stories of the Black nurses who transformed Britain’s healthcare. The project highlights their lasting contributions and celebrates their dedication, courage and skill.
“I loved deep diving into the history of Black British nurses, piecing together references and focusing on the smallest details to ensure my illustrations were accurate. It’s a celebration of the women that came before and continue to inspire and move us today.”
The Project
Project: The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses
Date: 2024
Client: Scholastic
The Colour Palette
The Cover
The Illustrations
Each piece represents key moments, figures and themes related to Black nurses in Britain and the transatlantic slave trade.
A map showing the transatlantic slave trade routes.
Herbs and plants used by enslaved nurses to treat the sick.
A sick house where enslaved people received medical care.
Nurse Flora
An enslaved Jamaican woman, who provided vital medical care, delivering babies, and tending to the sick.
Mary Seacole
Mary Seacole with her satchel, surrounded by medicinal ingredients.
Nurses standing before Mary Seacole’s statue at St.Thomas’ Hospital, London.
Florence Nightingale with fellow nurses from middle-class backgrounds.
A trained nurse dedicated to excellence in healthcare.
Map of the world showing the different empires of the time.
Annie Catherine Brewster
Born in St.Vincent, Annie became a trailblazing probationer nurse at the London Hospital.
Sara Woodbine
A dedicated Trinidadian assistant nurse who contributed to healthcare in Britain.
Caribbean women training as nurses, shaping Britain’s healthcare history.
Black nurses in Britain throughout time.
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