From the category archives:
I’m soooo lucky to have an independent children’s book store in my city. Other people may go to church for spiritual nurture. Not me. I go to Reading Reptile to pet the store cat and store rabbit (and sometimes the store rat), smell the books, touch the books, feel the books, marvel at Deb’s papier-mâché [...]
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The new article on the lasting effects of joblessness is sobering. Much of it resonated with me since my husband was laid off in 2009, and I have friends who have been unemployed for more than a year. I am also leaving a perfectly good job in order to write and draw full time, as [...]
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It’s late, and I’ve been preparing to leave for the SCBWI conference all day, and there’s more to do! Please check out my latest portfolio images using the navigation above. I’ve split the portfolio into two pages – people and critters.
I see lots of things that I’d love to alter in every single picture, but [...]
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Well, maybe falling in love is pushing it. But I adore the thrill of finding someone’s visual voice that truly resonates with me. My new crush is British illustrator Wayne Anderson. First of all, he often works in colored pencil, which is not an easy illustration media in many respects, but it gives lovely textures. [...]
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I admit it. I’m picky when it comes to illustrators. I am unhappy with a lot of the U.S. styles right now–if I see one more picture book end in a hug, or going to bed, I may not be responsible for my actions. I’m all for happy endings, but I have to beg: stop [...]
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It’s amazing how much talent is out there…and how hard it can be to stumble upon. Are you looking for illustration inspiration? Consider this work when you’re looking for your next bolt from the blue.
I can’t say why many of these books are rare in the U.S., and why many are not translated into English. [...]
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I’ve been chewing on this observation for years. Time to let the tabby out of the sack, as it were.
In many critique groups and conferences over the years, I’ve watched people get defensive and argue about their drafts, their desires for their books (choosing the illustrator, being the audio book narrator, etc.). They get mad [...]
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This information is a compilation of seminars and talks at the SCBWI conferences.
Rule Numero Uno: All houses are different, with different policies and characters. On top of that, imprints within houses have differences! Please see the information here in a general way and follow up with your own research and observations.
1. Generally speaking, editors take [...]
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