Having extended conversations with illustrators has become one of my favourite parts of launching a new book into the world. Today, I'm delighted to be talking with Claire Westwood about our book Around the Circle: Celebrating the Church Year (Beaming Books). Claire studied Fine Art at university, followed by a course in illustration. She lives… Continue reading A Conversation with Claire Westwood
I shared this news elsewhere on Ash Wednesday, as the path of the liturgical year curved into the season of Lent, but am posting it again here as we move into Holy Week and Eastertide. Around the Circle: Celebrating the Church Year will be published on July 28th by Beaming Books, with glorious illustrations by Claire Westwood.… Continue reading Coming this Summer: Around the Circle
What a thrill for me to have an opportunity to chat with illustrator Yas Imamura about our new book The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers)! Yas Imamura is an illustrator based in Portland, Oregon, working primarily in gouache and watercolour. She is best known for her work in children’s publishing, including… Continue reading A Conversation with Yas Imamura
I am absolutely thrilled that The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne: Discovering the Stuff of Stars is officially out in the world! Published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers and illustrated by Yas Imamura, this is a picture book biography about the young astronomer who was the first person to figure out what stars are… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Cecilia Payne
For me the turn of the year tends to be a time of retrospection rather than looking ahead. I like to look back and survey where I've come and what I've learned. But this year I am also anticipating the arrival of a new book--and soon! The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne: Discovering the Stuff… Continue reading Cecilia Payne: Coming on January 27th
It's rare to have a chance to speak at length about a book, so this interview with Story Monsters Ink Magazine was a real treat! While picture books need to be able stand on their own, without further explanation, sometimes it's helpful to share the story behind the story, or talk about my intentions as… Continue reading Interview with Story Monsters Ink
What a pleasure to be able to have a long-distance chat with Ana Eguaras, illustrator of The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (Beaming Books)! Ana is a freelance illustrator based in a small town in Spain. She earned her BFA in Fine Arts from the University of Salamanca in 2021. She now works from her home… Continue reading A Conversation with Ana Eguaras
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