Nathan Bryon

Plucky science-lover Rocket returns in another inspiring picture book--now available in paperback Join her as she rallies her community to care about the environment and CLEAN UP their shoreline. In this empowering book about helping the environment, Rocket is off to the islands to visit her grandparents. Her family loves nothing better than to beach comb and surf together...but the beach is clogged with trash When she finds a turtle tangled in a net, Rocket decides that something must be done Like a mini Greta Thunberg, our young activist's enthusiasm brings everyone together...to clean up the beach and prevent plastics from spoiling nature. Perfect for fans of Rocket Says Look Up and Ada Twist, Scientist, this book is for any child concerned about our environment and looking to take action in their community.

Plucky activist Rocket returns in another inspiring picture book, rallying her community to SPEAK UP to save their town library. When Rocket finds out that her town's library is closing, she knows something must be done. Inspired by the activism of Rosa Parks, Rocket rallies support from her peers, and together they lead a peaceful protest that spreads awareness and raises enough money to save their beloved library. Perfect for fans of Rocket Says Look Up , Rocket Says Clean Up , and Ada Twist, Scientist, this book is for any youngster--and parent--interested in community activism. Rocket Says Speak Up will inspire readers of all ages to take a stand for what they believe in and will teach them that one small person can make a BIG difference. Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola's Rocket Says Look Up was honored as a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book

Meet Rocket--an aspiring astronaut intent on getting her community to LOOK UP from what they're doing and reach for the stars. This Chicago Public Library 2019 Best of the Best Book is now available in paperback Space-loving Rocket is on a mission: to see the incredible meteor shower that will zoom across the sky over her town. And she wants everyone to see it with her--even her big brother, Jamal, who spends most of his time looking down at his phone. Rocket's enthusiasm brings neighbors and family together to witness a once-in-a-lifetime sighting. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, Rocket Says Look Up will inspire readers of all ages to dream BIG. Award-winning author and illustrator Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola have created an irresistible main character with a passion for science and infectious curiosity. For more inspiring picture books featuring Rocket, look for Rocket Says Clean Up and Rocket Says Speak Up

Join the brilliantly passionate and instantly loveable Rocket as she organises a peaceful protest to save her local library!Bookworm Rocket loves to collect new books on her weekly visit to the library, and to read all about inspirational figures like Rosa Parks. She is heartbroken when she discovers the library will be closing down! Can she use what she's learnt from Rosa and speak up to save the day?This empowering, heartwarming picture book is a love letter to libraries and the power of reading. And it shows the incredible power we ALL have when we find our voice and speak up about the things that matter.Read more Rocket stories from award winning duo Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola:Look Up! Clean Up!Love the series? Check out Dapo Adeola's debut picture book Hey You!, a lyrical celebration on growing up Black.

Plucky science-lover Rocket returns in another inspiring picture book about getting a community to notice the world around them, and, in this book, to CLEAN UP their shoreline. Rocket, is off to the islands to visit her grandparents. Her family loves nothing better than to beach comb and surf together...but the beach is clogged with trash When she finds a turtle tangled in a net, Rocket decides that something must be done Like a mini Greta Thunberg, our young activist's enthusiasm brings everyone together...to clean up the beach and prevent plastics from spoiling nature. Perfect for fans of Rocket Says Look Up and Ada Twist, Scientist, this book is for any youngster concerned about our environment. Rocket Says Clean Up will inspire readers of all ages to dream big and tackle problems head-on.

Join Rocket as she sets sail on a brand new mission - to save a Caribbean island from plastic pollution!When Rocket goes on holiday to visit her grandparents, she's shocked by the pollution that's spoiling their island home and putting the local sea life at risk. Can she think of a way to save the day?Once more featuring the lovable Rocket, discover Bryon and Adeola's incredible follow-up to the award-winning Look Up! A heartwarming story that empowers and educates young readers.Praise for Clean Up! "Clean Up! reminds us that there are always things we can do to make the world better" - Book Trust "Interwoven facts and an inspirational surfing grandma add up to a picture book with a lovely balance of urgency, humour and heart." - The Guardian

When Dexter's mum is sent to jail for getting mixed up in a jewellery robbery, it's up to Dexter and his best friend Winter to get her out. On their journey to uncover the truth and free Mum, their detective work leads them to some surprising discoveries. Nathan Bryon's play Dexter and Winter's Detective Agency is a madcap adventure story for young people (and older detectives) to watch, read and perform. It was first produced in 2019 by Paines Plough and Theatr Clwyd on a nationwide tour, including a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, in Paines Plough's pop-up theatre, Roundabout.

Meet hilarious, science-mad chatterbox, Rocket - she's going to be the greatest astronaut, star-catcher, space-traveller that has ever lived!But... can she convince her big brother to stop looking down at his phone and start LOOKING UP at the stars?Bursting with energy and passion about science and space, this heart-warming, inspirational picture book will have readers turning off their screens and switching on to the outside world.*Winner of the UKLA Awards 2021**Shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2019*"Outstanding - a breath of fresh air, just like Rocket herself" - Kirkus Reviews"Energetic and with a wry, sweet take on family dynamics, it will alert readers to the mysteries of the night skies" - The Guardian

Meet Rocket--a plucky aspiring astronaut intent on getting her community to LOOK UP from what they're doing and reach for the stars in this auspicious debut picture book. Honored as a Chicago Public Library 2019 Best of the Best Book A comet will be visible tonight, and Rocket wants everyone to see it with her--even her big brother, Jamal, whose attention is usually trained on his phone or video games. Rocket's enthusiasm brings neighbors and family together to witness a once-in-a-lifetime sighting. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and Cece Loves Science--Rocket Says Look Up will inspire readers of all ages to dream big as it models Rocket's passion for science and infectious curiosity. Author Nathan Bryon, an actor and screenwriter, and Dapo Adeola, a community-minded freelance illustrator, bring their fresh talents, passion, and enthusiasm to the picture book medium.