Stephanie Singleton is a Black illustrator based in Toronto whose work combines figurative, decorative, and surreal elements to tell compelling and diverse stories across publishing, commercial, and editorial projects. This Black History Month we’re highlighting a collection of Stephanie’s recent work focused on the nuanced experiences of people of color from all walks of life.

Freedom to Explore – a Juneteenth poster for REI Co-op’s Community Voices Series

RxUCKUS: Black Maternal Health Equity
An illustrated, interactive infographic for a women’s health initiative focusing on black maternal health


Seizing the Moment: Spanning disciplines and geographies, Africana studies at the University of Pennsylvania has emerged as a leader in the field
For OMNIA, the magazine of Penn Arts & Sciences

Spotlight portraits for I Am a Scientist
An organization breaking barriers and stereotypes in STEM



Book cover for Candace, The Universe, and Everything – published by Penguin Random House
A speculative middle grade novel about three generations of Black girls connected across time and space through a wormhole in their school locker.

As You Wish published by Simon & Schuster: a sweet middle-grade story with a West African Folklore plot twist
Unlikely Neighbors published by Harlequin: a woman’s journey of self discovery takes a detour with an unexpected neighbor


Project Peace Post – celebrating the work of peace advocates around the world
Portrait of Daouda Diallo, a human rights defender in Burkina Faso

The Nocturnists Podcast – Stories from the World of Medicine
Delving into the personal and professional rebirths of those deeply embedded in healthcare


Cover for the School Library Journal
The people behind the making of great audiobooks

Poster for Body Politic presented by Bellevue Literary Review
Storytellers from all walks of life shared intimate and compelling tales about the complex relationship between our bodies, health, and society

Portrait of Elladj Baldé for Canadian Goegraphic
The figure skater found freedom on the wild ice of Lake Minnewanka
