SO sorry to read in Publishers Weekly just now that we have lost Eric Blegvad. He enriched my reading of so very many books with his tiny, detailed illustrations. Here’s a favorite of mine, from the book Seasons, by Charlotte … Continue reading
Category Archives: Illustrators
I was giddy Sunday as we drove into DC for the panel “Picture Books Through the Ages for All Ages” at Politics and Prose. The opportunity to hear such a stellar group of people passionate about picture books talk about … Continue reading
I’m eagerly waiting for a copy of Virginia Wolf from the publisher, Kids Can Press. When I receive it I know I’ll read and re-read and read it again. I’m so taken by the art that I’ve seen so far, … Continue reading
From TeachingBooks.net Guest Blogger: Rafael López describes his illustrative process, developing art for Monica Brown’s Tito Puente Mambo King/ Tito Puente Rey del Mambo due from HarperCollins in 2013. I love the textures in Rafael’s paintings and the abundance of … Continue reading
I like this news.HarperCollins Signs Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis for ‘Wildwood’ Series “The germ of this series goes back a long way,” Meloy said. “For me, this is the culmination of a long-term collaboration with Carson, matching words and … Continue reading
Where is Catkin? Written by Janet Lord Illustrated by Julie Paschkis Peachtree Publishers, 2010 hardcover picture book I’m a huge fan of Julie Paschkis’ art — her colors and imaginative decorations are a visual delight. And I embrace the idea … Continue reading
The New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books for 2009 were announced today. I think they’re great choices – I usually do. But sometimes, while I feel the choices are marvels of illustration, I wonder about real child appeal. Not … Continue reading
We’ve been to some very fine secondhand bookstores over the past several months — I’ve mentioned Powell’s, which carries both new and secondhand books, and we’ve made repeated trips to Bookman’s in Tucson and some in Austin I’ve forgotten the … Continue reading
I’ve loved Elisa Kleven’s work for sometime now but have never reviewed one of her books. It would be easy to go right into gush mode but let me try and write something a little more substantial. A Carousel Tale … Continue reading
I had a very pleasant flight to Denver yesterday and was relieved I didn’t require snowgear but happy I brought along gloves. I had a meeting this morning, then walked over the convention center and spent the afternoon walking exhibits, … Continue reading