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PW: Bologna 2016: Agents Talk Children's and YA Trends
In an article On PW, Publishers Weekly, by Diane Roback some of the biggest trends and surprizes in YA and Children's literarture are...
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On Amazon: Meet Cocoa the Giant Rottweiler illustrations by Dyann Joyce
Finally seeing a book so much love went into be released on Amazon is wonderful! The author, Karen Jean Matsko Hood, and I had worked on...
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Illustrating The Selfish Giant by Chris Beatrice
One of my favorite artists is Chris Beatrice and here is a great blog read "Illustrating The Selfish Giant" on his process from thubnail...
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#WriteDummy Challenge
If you missed the hangout Mark Mitchell did with illustrators Diandra Mae, Blythe Russo, Rubin Pingk and Russ Cox about the #KidLitArt...
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Book App Alliance Karen Robertson event
Thinking of making your own children's book or game app with your own writing and artwork? Is it a good idea for investing your time,...
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Neal Porter, editor/publisher with Roaring Brook Press
Fascinating - Neal Porter, editor/publisher with Roaring Brook Press I think you'll enjoy the fantastic interview by uber kidlit blogger...
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I can't wait for releases in Fall 2015!
I have some exciting projects due out Fall 2015! Here's a quick preview! I can't wait! Check back for contests, prerelease news and...
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Educational courses on making Children's books
This year seems to have slipped by and the Holidays are right around the corner! I have been having a great time with some projects that...
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Updates! plus Twitter Pitch Party!
This Wix blog format is quite confusing, but it seems they have updated it so it is easier to post. I am so glad so now I can update!...
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Make yourself marketable
After several years of Freelancing in graphic art and illustration, you learn many styles to stay current. For me, it helps stay fresh as...