illustration © 2009 Adam Taylor A few months ago I met Adam Taylor, torn paper artist extraordinaire. This guy needs a book deal! Check him out at: http://www.adamtaylorillustrator.com Adam recently sent me a hand made mini-book and his full color picturebook GEORGE IN THE U.K. Please visit his web site for more details. Bonne chance … Read more
Last week I was hosted by Mrs. Chrystal Carr-Jeter and the Cleveland Public Library in conjunction with BloomsburyUSA, for the opening of OUR CHILDREN CAN SOAR, a traveling exhibition the 12 original paintings from the book. If you are in Cleveland, please stop by to see the work. Paintings will be on display until February … Read more
The Baltimore Book Fair was a great success! I had a chance to see some old friends, meet a few new little people and share my love of books and drawings. The best part of the day was when, while illustrating on stage with a few kids, I needed to draw a road. I drew … Read more
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
Hey Baltimore! Come out this Sunday to see yours truly and Zetta Elliott at the 14th annual Baltimore Book Festival. We will be presenting BIRD, Sunday, September 27th at 1:00PM. Look for us at the Children’s Bookstore Stage. Now, to find that top hat and cane….
What a looooonnnngggg week. Today was the book signing for OUR CHILDREN CAN SOAR. There were seven artists who were available to sign books. What an amazing time! I don’t think I’ve ever been in a room with that much picturebook royalty at once. Each artist has such a distinct voice and is so very … Read more
Original art is available in the SHOP. I will be adding more slowly but surely so please continue to check in for updates.
Yesterday my editor called to let me know that I am this year’s recipient of the EZRA JACK KEATS (illustration) AWARD . I am doing the happy dance. Thank you to the New York Public Library (where, ironically, I was doing research when I heard the news) for this amazing and wonderful honor! THE EZRA … Read more
from Zetta Elliot‘s blog: If you’re going to be in or near Philadelphia next weekend, be sure to stop by the annual African American Children’s Book Fair! Saturday, February 7, 2009, 1-3 p.m., Community College of Philadelphia (Gymnasium), 17th Spring Garden Street. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 215-878-BOOK. For an … Read more
What a great day yesterday. For those who missed the webcast of the ALA Youth Media Awards, you can watch the announcements here: Thanks again to the CSK Committee for bestowing such an honor!