Patch Interview
On Tuesday Theresa Woodgeard of Stone Mountain-Redan Patch came by for a few hours to talk about my work and hang out in the studio. You can read all about that experience and see a few pics of my current projects here!
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“Count Me in Kids” Interview and stuff…
A few things, first, check out the interview I did with Casey Ahn over at Count Me in Kids, a new blog whose goal is to empower the next generation of Asian-American children by exposing them to books, artwork, television programming and movies that reflect their faces and their lives. Casey featured my work last … Read more
Happy Spring!
Spring is here! Wishing you feelings of renewal and happiness this time of year.This print is available for your wall in my etsy shop 🙂
White Water
Look for my new title, WHITE WATER this August in stores and online. Books are currently available for preordering. WHITE WATER is written by Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein and is published by Candlewick Press. You can find out more about the authors here. I’m pleased to see that this title will be distributed by Random … Read more
On creativity, instinct, and being killed…with a touch of Yoda
When I was studying at Syracuse one of the things I remember my professors saying to me was to never take a job that you didn’t feel comfortable doing because you won’t do your best work. I have also added to that, never take a job in which you can’t insert yourself. Since Bird I … Read more
UWMA Early Literacy Symposium
I submitted a proposal to speak at the United Way’s Early Literacy Symposium here in Atlanta and they have accepted me! The symposium is on April 15th at the Loudermilk Center here in Atlanta. The Early Literacy Symposium brings together more than 300 education professionals from early care and education through 3rd grade levels. The … Read more
Jerdine Nolen and ELIZA’s FREEDOM ROAD
Hear Jerdine Nolen talk about her middle grade book, ELIZA’S FREEDOM ROAD, illustrated by yours truly!
“Ring with the Harmonies of Liberty” giclee
Hello collectors! I am finally releasing my first fine art giclee in the “Lift Every Voice and Sing” series. Eventually I plan to launch a site that houses all of the prints and upcoming images but in the meantime, this first print is currently available in my Etsy shop. 22 x 30″ Giclee printed on … Read more
OUR CHILDREN CAN SOAR lesson plans
I promised this back in January, but have just recently come up for air to get them typed out. Without further ado, here is a list of activities and to accompany Our Children Can Soar in your home and classroom. I’d love to hear your feedback. Please send pics and comments to me at news … Read more
CCBC Choices 2011
Great news! A PLACE WHERE HURRICANES HAPPEN is on the Cooperative Children’s Book Center’s (CCBC) Choices list for 2011! The 2011 edition of CCBC Choices, CCBC’s picks for the best children’s and young adult books published in 2010 will be available after March 5.. (Citation list of books in CCBC Choices 2011) CCBC Choices is … Read more