Welcome to my new blog, which now includes content from many of the blogs I’ve created over the years. You can now also access content via category from this one page instead of having to search for my individual blogs, which were scattered over various platforms and websites.
Thanks to Sue Lowell Gallion and Phaidon for sending me a copy of OUR WORLD, A FIRST BOOK OF GEOGRAPHY. This unique board board shaped like a globe is written by Sue and beautifully illustrated by Lisk Feng. Here’s my livestream about OUR WORLD: OUR WORLD, A FIRST BOOK OF GEOGRAPHY is . . .
(Updated October 6, 2020 – also see reader comments in reply to the original post) The quandary: You want to support someone’s new book and as much as you’d like to buy it, you can’t. Perhaps you can’t justify the cost of the new book right now. Perhaps your author friend is . . .
I recently did a livestream showing why 32 pages is the standard for picture books, and what this means for picture book creators. In case it helps anyone, the archived version is above. Basic reason: 32 pages can all be printed on a single sheet of paper, making it cost-effective. . . .
I hope you’re all doing well out there! I’m sure I’m not the only who had trouble focusing earlier in the pandemic. Getting back on track these days, including making sure my backup system is working. Do your backups, everyone!
To others who go thru self-doubt during the creative process: be kind to yourself & stay in your bubble while creating. Revise/angst about the industry LATER.
GIVEAWAY (U.S. only): Karla is giving away a copy of Marie Curie And The Power Of Persistence, written by Karla Valenti and illustrated by Annalisa Beghelli! [EDIT: Giveaway is now over.] Karla Arenas Valenti was born and raised in Mexico. Since then she has put down roots in a number of countries she . . .