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Let’s Rewrite the Book on School

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Do You Feel Like School Just Isn’t For You? Well, Guess What—You’re Not Alone!

Hey you! Yeah, you—the one who feels like school is a never-ending cycle of boredom, tests, and “Stop doodling on your work!” sound familiar? 🙄

If you’re sitting in class wondering, “Why am I even here?” then you’re my kind of person. I get it. I was that kid too. The one always getting told off for laughing too much, being silly, or doodling on my work instead of focusing on “real” school stuff.

I remember teachers saying, “Errrrrr….Quiet please! You won’t get away with that behavior in the real world, Sophie Johnson-Hill!” Spoiler alert: They were wrong. 😏

Now, all those things that didn’t fit into the school system—my creativity, playfulness, and love for sketching—are exactly what I use every day in my business. So, here’s the good news: There’s hope for those of us who don’t fit in. 💡

Help Me Rewrite the Book on School (Literally)

I’m working on something BIG—a new book about how schools fail us. And this isn’t going to be your average school-related project. Nope. I need YOU, the kids who feel like school doesn’t work for them, to help me figure out how to make it better for people like us.

Forget boring research. This is your chance to be part of something creative, exciting, and—dare I say it—fun. 🤩

What’s in It for You?

• You get to share your voice and ideas about what really doesn’t work in school.

• You’ll be helping me design something that could actually make learning better for people like us.

• You’ll be part of a project that values creativity, playfulness, and thinking outside the box. 🎨🛠️

If you’re struggling to fit in, feel like school isn’t built for you, or just don’t see the point of all those tests, this is for you. It’s time to shake things up and make sure our voices get heard.

Join the Research Squad

If you’re ready to help us rethink school (and break a few rules along the way), then I want to hear from you! Fill out the form below and join our squad of creative thinkers and rule-breakers. 🚀

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You can be part of something that makes school suck a little less. Let’s do this together.

Sojo Animation at Barbican OpenFest: Art 50

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I feel very excited to announce that “I Am From” an animation I created, commissioned by Sky Arts and funded by Art 50, is showing at the Barbican as part of the OpenFest: Art 50

“I Am From” is an animated version of a poem written by 15 year old Annie, who lives in Londonderry, and gives a little insight into her experience of the world. I was able to have a Skype chat with Annie and her teacher before I started the animation process and (in true Sojo style) I was able to ask for some kids drawings to pop into the film. Annie’s little sister, Beth, did a fantastic job and, hey presto, we have a lovely little collaborative film.


This project was created to explore the notion of British identity in the wake of Brexit.