The Story Map of Grantham is a creative community project shaped by children’s words and images. Through prompts and workshops, young people have shared stories and illustrations rooted in local landmarks, both real and imagined. Artist Yemi Edwards is now bringing these contributions together to create a fictional illustrated map of our town that celebrates creativity and children’s voices. Below, is a selection of children’s postcards. The final map will be distributed in print to local schools, libraries, and community partners, and will also be available online.
About
Yemi Edwards
Yemi is an illustrator and designer based in Lincolnshire. Her work is colourful, expressive and rooted in storytelling.
Yemi is passionate about creativity as a tool for connection and building community ties.
She enjoys creative exploration, running workshops and collaborative projects that bring people together to express themselves through art, including creative activities with children.
As a neurodivergent creative, Yemi works on providing a welcoming and accessible creative space for different ways of thinking and learning.
She believes creativity belongs to everyone and that art can be a tool to boost confidence and strengthen the sense of well-being.
