Inspiration

I was hanging out with my friend Tae a few weeks back and stumbled upon two killer books that everyone must see. First, there’s ALL THE WORLD illustrated by Marla Frazee and Liz Garton Scanlon. I haven’t seen a more perfect book since Jonathan Bean’s AT NIGHT or Zetta Elliott’s BIRD (shameless, I know). See … Read more

TO DO- Get Published This Year~

Only one more month to submit your pb manuscript for Lee and Low’s NEW VOICES AWARD. That’s right the New Voices Award that has introduced to world to great new talent like Aaron Boyd, Zetta Elliott, and Paula Yoo! The submission deadline is fast approaching for Lee & Low Books’ tenth annual NEW VOICES AWARD. … Read more

In loving memory

Last week I was taken out of the world to go home and be with my family as we said goodbye to my grandmother’s youngest son, Keith Harris (Uncle Son in BIRD). I can’t begin to tell you how special he was to all of us. He was a great light in this world and … Read more

OUR CHILDREN on 7-Imp

Scoot on over to Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast and check out a really cool superview with some of the artists from OUR CHILDREN CAN SOAR (yours truly is included) ;-). “Where have I been”, you ask? Buried under a pile of work. It’s neverending over here which is a good thing, but maaaannnnn I … Read more

Fan Mail

After a long day of drawing what fun it is to get FAN MAIL from a school visit. This just in from CS21. My favorite line….”when you illustrate a book it has to come from the heart.” So great! A huge thanks to the folks at Behind The Book for inviting me into classrooms this … Read more