#kids books
hey lovely ladies, enbies, and lads!! my dad published a book called “Gracie and the Snufflepuffs” by David Rowney. it’s a children’s book (about 28 pages) based on a story he used to tell me as a kid, so the main character is based off of child-me :D currently available via the link below in kindle and paperback form!
Gracie and the Snufflepuffs: The First Adventure: Rowney, David D: 9798742692720: Amazon.com: Books
Divinity Roxx, best known for playing bass in Beyoncé’s all female band, is making her mark on the family music scene. From start to finish, her new album, Ready, Set, Go, is about positivity in mind and body – and two of the songs are being turned into kids’ books with illustrations from NaShantá Fletcher.
Our own Elizabeth BlairprofiledDivinity Roxx for today’s Morning Edition – so if you want a big ol’ blast of morning sunshine, check it out!
– Petra
We’re so sorry to hear about (and report) the death of beloved kids’ books author Gary Paulsen – whose classic Hatchet taught generations of kids to survive in the woods.
Our own Weekend Edition producer Samantha Balaban interviewed Paulson earlier this year when his memoir Gone to the Woods came out, and she wrote a lovely appreciation of him, which you can see here.
– Petra
School Assignment- reimagining a childrens book spread!
Book- Wolfie the Bunny by Ame Dyckman.
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Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire - by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville, illustrated by yours truly, Brigette Barrager. A magical book about a magical lady!
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Illustration from Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire - written by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville. This is a sneak preview (it’s also the cover image!). The book will be released on August 29th!
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Illustrations from The Secret Garden Little Golden Book. One of my favorite stories since childhood. Truly a dream project!
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Illustrations from Louise Trapeze is Totally 100% Fearless! There are 4 books this series, written by Micol Ostow and illustrated by yours truly.
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Does/has anyone read the Geronimo/Thea Stilton books (for themselves or their kids)?
Because I have so many questions about that universe.
Like, are cats people or animals? Because in Operation: Secret Recipe, there’s a cat pirate, but then in the Thea Sisters books there are frequent references to them being animals (cat in a zoo, fake cat fur jacket, etc). Are zoos zoos or prisons?
And does the word “fabulous” just not exist? How does “fabumouse” evolve naturally into language?
So many questions.
My first illustrated book Solitary Animals: Introverts of the wild is out!! Written by Joshua David Stein, it talks about animals that live in groups and those who keep to themselves. Encouraging parents and children that being alone is nothing strange, you can be just as happy doing so!
Copies are available to purchase on Amazon, Target (online only), and Barnes n Nobles.
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Bits and pieces of my current book project for Chinese publisher Dolphin Media. It’s children’s poems picture book!
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Last week I had a pleasure of meeting guys behind boycott_books ! New on/offline shop filled with beautifully curated selection of illustrated books and prints in Amsterdam. Its refreshing to see books in variety of languages both linguistically and visually! I’m excited to have a place like this locally (well almost ) and to be able to meet people who created it ❤️Collaborations are coming ✌
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“it takes courage to grow up and become who you really are”©
My spot illustrations ‘Plant This’ & 'Cook this’ for a US based magazine Illustoriaissue #4, “Grow”.
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This year I attendedBologna Children’s Book Fair from day one. In comparison to the last year when I arrived in the afternoon of day two, it was a big improvement. I also had differently focused appointments, made some new artists/publishers friends, and didn’t get food poisoning (thank you universe!) = Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2017 was a success!
Last year I had a lot of meetings with all kinds of publishers I admire, it was my first fair and I wanted to use it to the maximum. This year I only focused on those publishers who I believed were a good match for my work, something I learned from the previous experience. Since I’m in search of a European literary/illustration agent, I also had a couple of meetings at the agents’ centre.
Of course one of the highlights of the fair is seeing the illustrator’s exhibition. This year the artworks were arranged on tables (wouldn’t have been my choice for many reasons including bigger crowds, bad light reflection and general feeling of impracticality) but I still managed to take a good look at the artworks and took some pictures of my favourites. Unfortunately I forgot to write down the names of the authors (I’M REALLY SORRY :() The only author’s name I remember is Yara Kono (artwork with pink colour).
My friend Olya Ezova Denisova was part of the exhibition too! You can see her standing next to her work on the photo.
When I had some free time in between meetings, events and exploring the fair, I had a chance to meet up and chat with some new friends, illustrators and animators <3
This year I tried to tame my curiosity a bit and be more selective with what I spend my time on. I couldn’t resist sticking around Asian pavilions since Korean, Taiwanese and Japanese books are my favourite as well as more rare to spot in European bookshops. Other than that I was only visiting the stands of the publishers I already knew and liked.
After two full days I was completely exhausted and overwhelmed with new thoughts and reflections but since I was staying in Bologna for two more days I decided to attend the fair for one more day.
Other then the fair I also visited some cultural events in town including the opening of the exhibition of the children’s author and illustrator Beatrice Alemagna and another one of Isabelle Arsenault both of whom I really admire.I also managed to get an autograph from Beatrice (last photo <3)
That’s about it. See you next year Bologna <3
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Dear friends, I’m happy to post here about my new book that was published at the beginning of this month.
“My color is rainbow” is a children’s picture book, written by Agnes Hsu, illustrated and designed by me.
The artwork in this book was created manually in ink and assembled digitally.
“Follow Little White Arch on his journey as he wonders what his color could be. Along the way he meets many colorful characters who help him realize the answer. A playful story about kindness, acceptance, and openness that celebrates how we are not defined by one, but many wonderful characteristics.”
If anyone is interested in buying this book directly from me, you can proceed to one of my shops etsy andbig cartel. I have a very limited amount of books and they all will come signed by me (and can also include a special note if its a present).
Thank you for following along and supporting my projects :)
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I’m so excited to reveal the cover of A Natural History of Mermaids, the third in the Folklore Field Guide series! Written by Emily Hawkins and published by Quarto Kids, it is set to come out this fall and is available for preorder wherever you like to get your books.
