Cartoonist | Author | Educator

Jamar Nicholas is an award-winning, Philadelphia-based artist and educator, dedicating his career to helping young people realize the power of visual narrative. Jamar aims to promote anti-bullying, healing, and kindness in his work.

Jamar's current project, partnering with Scholastic Graphix, "Leon the Extraordinary", is the first book in his series featuring Leona and his friends, Carlos and Clementine.

His next book, "Leon the Magnificent" will be released in 2024.