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Make Your Mark
  • Published: 11 February 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593618363
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $45.00

Make Your Mark

The Empowering True Story of the First Known Black Female Tattoo Artist

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14 Jan 2025
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14 Jan 2025
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11 Feb 2025
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A picture book biography celebrating the first known Black female tattoo artist in the U.S., Jacci Gresham, co-authored by Jacci herself, and with stylish, accessible artwork by David Wilkerson

How to make your mark?
    Express yourself: From coloring outside the lines to creating her own clothes, expressing herself through art made Jacci Gresham feel confident.
    Keep an open mind: When Jacci started out, women getting tattooed was considered distasteful. Women giving tattoos was unheard of. And a Black woman tattoo artist? Jacci was the first.
    Practice every day: Jacci studied her craft. She developed new inking techniques for Black and brown skin. And she welcomed everyone into her New Orleans shop, including women of every color, shape, and size.
    Stand up for what you believe: From art class to artist, Jacci Gresham pushed boundaries, and she never took no for an answer. Jacci made her mark. How will you make yours?

“Part autobiography, part advice book . . . Inspiring." —Booklist
"Informative and inspirational." —Kirkus
  • Published: 11 February 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593618363
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $45.00
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About the authors

David Wilkerson

David Wilkerson is an American illustrator who was born in Denver, CO, and is currently based in Maryland. He’s worked as a designer on various projects for clients such as Hulu, Cartoon Network, Springhill Company, FOX Sports, and FUSE. David developed a love for illustration during his time at the Savannah College of Art and Design. In addition to music, he was heavily influenced by illustrators like Ronald Wimberly, Justin Bua, Joe Madureira, Kevin Dart, Gyimah Gariba, and Scott Wills. David believes that creation itself is what we live in, and he’s spent the last 20+ years creating the most authentic version of himself as possible
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