shadrieka I just returned from an AMAZING trip to New Orleans where I met Renée Watson and a whole host of other cool people for the first time. Unfortunately I forgot to take out my camera during most of the days there (my fork kept getting in the way). The NBC segment on A PLACE WHERE … Read more
What a way to start a Sunday. There are a few things to check out today. First, head on over to Color Online to see a nice shout out for APWHH. After you’re done there, stop by 7-Imp to see a wonderful feature of APWHH along with the latest from Sean Qualls (the amazing and … Read more
Check out the work of Jonas Sickler! Jonas went to Syracuse Univ. with me and I was so glad to see his new web site with shiny new books for all of the babies to enjoy! Check him out here. As for me, I’m wrapping up a cover and working on final art for two … Read more
Today is a very big day. About a week and a half ago Jan Burkins and Roberta Gardner of Literacyhead came by my studio for a three hour interview! Today, you can see a lot of what we talked about at Literacyhead.com, an online magazine created to help teachers nurture their creative lives while they … Read more
What a treat! Renée Watson is on KBOO Radio. Listen in to hear her talk about her two new books, A PLACE WHERE HURRICANES HAPPEN and WHAT MAMA LEFT ME. If you missed it, check it out here!
My editor sent over a great review today from SLJ. More great is the fact that the reviewer is from Louisiana and calls APWHH “one of the best books for children to come out of the tragedy of Katrina”. I am humbled and honored. K-Gr 3–New Orleans friends Adrienne, Keesha, Michael, and Tommy take turns … Read more
Without further ado, A PLACE WHERE HURRICANES HAPPEN is now available in stores! Congratulations to Renée Watson on her first published book! It’s a book birthday! In honor of today’s birthday of A PLACE WHERE HURRICANES HAPPEN, I am releasing three new limited edition prints from the book in my etsy shop. You can own … Read more
I check my blog stats weekly to see which pages get the most traffic here on “Living the Dream”. The most viewed page on my site is Bridal Shower Drawing. Go figure…. It gets hits everyday without fail. All you maids of honor out there looking for that special bridal shower invitation, thanks for checking … Read more
If it missed your inbox, check out the June newsletter where you can find a link to Renée Watson’s teacher’s guide for A PLACE WHERE HURRICANES HAPPEN.
We’ve had three great reviews for A PLACE WHERE HURRICANES HAPPEN. I am always a bit nervous for reviews. One never knows how a book will be received, especially those that deal with heavier social issues. The goal is to deliver the story accurately, but retain the elements of childhood that make the story real … Read more