Jake Hope author page

Jake Hope biography

Jake Hope is a British children’s book consultant, reviewer, and author. He has worked extensively within the field of children’s literature, including serving as the chair of the judging panel for the CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals. Hope has contributed to a range of publications and has been involved in numerous initiatives to promote reading and literacy among young people.

He is known for his work in supporting libraries and advocating for children’s access to books. Hope has curated booklists and reading programmes, and has been a regular speaker at literary festivals and educational events. He has also written articles and reviews for various outlets, focusing on children’s and young adult literature.

In 2020, Jake Hope published Seeing Sense: Visual Literacy as a Tool for Libraries, Learning and Reader Development with Facet Publishing, a book that explores the importance of visual literacy in reading and education.