Book & Publication

Museum of Presence is a multimedia storytelling project by artist Shabazz Larkin connecting a print magazine and podcast that document artists and cultural voices shaping Nashville.

Illustrations and cover design by Nashville artist Shabazz Larkin for the Folio Society edition of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. Award-winning artwork interpreting one of the most important memoirs in American literature.

The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter to My Sons is a children’s book written and illustrated by Shabazz Larkin exploring curiosity, fear, and the quiet courage of growing up.

A children’s poetry book celebrating food, imagination, and family. Featuring more than 40 whimsical poems and lively photographs, the book explores growing, cooking, and sharing food in joyful and unexpected ways. Perfect for young readers who love poetry, humor, and the magic of the kitchen table.

Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table is a children’s book illustrated by Eric-Shabazz Larkin and written by Caldecott Medal–winning author Jacqueline Briggs Martin. The book tells the story of urban farming pioneer Will Allen, whose vision transformed abandoned city land into thriving gardens that feed communities. Through bold, expressive illustrations, the book celebrates imagination, resilience, and the power of growing food together.