This month marks the second birthday for my book, Drabsville. I came up with the idea for the book around 1980 when I was attending Georgia State University. I had always wanted to write and illustrate a picture book but had no idea how to do so. I was taking art education courses and […]
Tourist Blog Hop
I love getting to know about other authors and illustrators and volunteered for the Tourist Blog Hop with Tanja Bauerle. Tanja Bauerle, an award-winning children’s book illustrator, escaped many years in the corporate arena of design to pursue her love for children’s book illustration. Originally from Germany, Tanja grew up outside Melbourne, Australia, and now […]
My August ABC Insects Illustrations For ...
My August ABC Insects Illustrations for Doodle Day kept me very busy last month. For those of you that might not have heard of Doodle Day, it is a group on Facebook for anyone that likes to doodle, adults and children. The prompts each month are daily and based on a them for the […]
Cheryl Johnson, Author, Illustrator Extr...
Recently I had the opportunity to interview Cheryl Johnson, author, illustrator extraordinare. I had been watching her progress on FaceBook as she shares her progress on her picture books. One day I noticed that had 5 books she had published and working on the sixth to be published within a month. This is truly […]
The Box, Children’s Book Review
When reading Jo Linsdell’s newest children’s book, The Box today for this children’s book review the word that came to mind to describe it is simplistic. The text, illustrations, and the theme of the book is simplicity at its best. It is not complicated, fancy, or hard to understand. The book shares the creative […]
Creative Minds Meet At SCBWI Southern B...
March 28-30th was the weekend where creative minds met at Southern Breeze Spring Mingle 2014. It was my third time to attend the SCBWI conference locally here in Atlanta. Southern Breeze is the local chapter of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) which includes Alabama, Georgia and the panhandle of […]
The Importance Of Reading To Young Child...
In this blog post I want to share the importance of reading to young children. As far back as I can remember children’s books have been there ready to entertain by just picking one up and strolling the pages. It is such a simple pleasure and one that can be enjoyed by a child […]
Gary’s Place Children’s Storybook App Re
As I review many children’s interactive apps, it is a refreshing surprise and thrill to review the app, Gary’s Place. Written by Rick Walton and illustrated by Will Terry, the app is pure delight. The story is about Gary a gopher that lives with his parents in a small borough. Unhappy with his small crowded […]
November Is Picture Book Month
Fall is special in many ways including the celebration of Halloween and Thanksgiving, the changing of the seasons with the leaves beginning to fall, but also for another reason: November is picture book month. For writers, authors and illustrators of picture books this is a special celebration that recognizes the love we all have […]
Pumpkin Heads, Book Review
October is here and Fall is in full swing; what a great time for a Pumpkin Heads book review. Picture book month is also in October. There are so many wonderful picture books that can be shared with children. Special stories about holidays are always a great way to peak a child’s interest. Pumpkin […]