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| he signed a bunch of books for me |
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| tapas, Japanese-style |
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| scallops at Cognac, NYC |
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." ~ Douglas Adams
Showing posts with label Douglas Florian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Douglas Florian. Show all posts
Monday, February 09, 2015
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators NYC Conference
Because I'd spent the previous week preparing for the conference and then most of the week away for the actual conference, I don't really have a post today. Therefore, I'm going to post a few doodles I did while I was listening to the speakers at the SCBWI Conference, and a bit of rambling and call it a day.
Not only was it an inspiring conference, I also got to meet a whole bunch of online friends for the first time: Douglas Florian with whom my friend Elaine and I spent a lovely half-day with,
my Penguin Posse critique group friends and Minnows Literary Group friends. I am pretty sure I have new best friends for life, partly because we shared some scrumptious meals. When you break bread (or sushi) together, you are bonded in friendship!
I hope to have a very cool post about a very cool friend for next week or the following week. Stay tuned!
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." ~ Douglas Adams
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." ~ Douglas Adams
Monday, March 03, 2014
My Favorite Scene - Poetrees
As I promised last month, I'm starting out 2014's My Favorite Scene with a special book written by the inimitable poet/artist, Douglas Florian, whom I'm honored to call a friend, albeit an online one only for now.
Douglas has a long and illustrious career as a children's writer and illustrator. He is also an extraordinary fine artist. He has a show that runs through mid-March, so pop over in person to see it if you're lucky enough to live near the NYC area.
I have a largish collection of Douglas's books; some are from the 1980s…
and a few of the more recent ones (yes, I have more in my personal library)...
It was hard to pick a favorite, really, but I have my reasons to choose the one I did. You'll have to watch the video and see:
Douglas has a long and illustrious career as a children's writer and illustrator. He is also an extraordinary fine artist. He has a show that runs through mid-March, so pop over in person to see it if you're lucky enough to live near the NYC area.
I have a largish collection of Douglas's books; some are from the 1980s…
Have you, or your kids, read any of Douglas's books? If so, which one is your favorite? If not, what are you waiting for?
Next week, I'll be posting about another one of my favorite things: scientists! Hope to see you then. :)
Monday, June 14, 2010
Author, author!
As some of you know, I write. Not for a living, although I've sold a few things to magazines (Ladybug, Babybug, Outdoor Indiana). Because I write, it stands to reason I enjoy reading too.
For daily doses of whimsical stories, I read The Blonde Duck's blog. Here, I'd like to highlight other writers that I have some connection to, real or tenuous. :)
One of the most delightful authors I've had the pleasure to meet in real life is Helen Frost. I took a workshop from her at an IN SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Publishers) conference and will remember it always for her wisdom, terrific ability at imparting knowledge, and warm personality. She is an amazing poet!
Another wonderful Indiana author is Elsa Marston. I've taken a class and a workshop with her, as well as attended a talk given by her. She is a brilliant lady.
This next book is interesting because it's a beautiful collaboration: written by April Pulley Sayre, also a fellow member of the IN SCBWI (whom I've not met yet, but hope to soon), and illustrated by Annie Patterson, an inspirational blog-friend.
Douglas Florian is also a blog friend. His poetry is way cool, and his art is incredible. I highly recommend his science-poetry books for any child on your list!
The incomparable Lisa Yee is now both a blog-friend and a Facebook friend. She keeps her fans in stitches with her hilarious insights and thoughts on every topic under the sun. Someday, I hope to meet her in person. :)
We once attended a talk given by Lawrence Krauss. I am still speechless with awe. I love this book of his:
Remember when I said "tenuous"? Well, this one is it. I follow Phil Plait on Twitter. Lame, yes, but that doesn't mean this book isn't a darned good read. And most of the general population could stand to read it:
What have you been reading? Share some good books with me!
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." ~ Douglas Adams
For daily doses of whimsical stories, I read The Blonde Duck's blog. Here, I'd like to highlight other writers that I have some connection to, real or tenuous. :)
One of the most delightful authors I've had the pleasure to meet in real life is Helen Frost. I took a workshop from her at an IN SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Publishers) conference and will remember it always for her wisdom, terrific ability at imparting knowledge, and warm personality. She is an amazing poet!
Another wonderful Indiana author is Elsa Marston. I've taken a class and a workshop with her, as well as attended a talk given by her. She is a brilliant lady.
This next book is interesting because it's a beautiful collaboration: written by April Pulley Sayre, also a fellow member of the IN SCBWI (whom I've not met yet, but hope to soon), and illustrated by Annie Patterson, an inspirational blog-friend.
Douglas Florian is also a blog friend. His poetry is way cool, and his art is incredible. I highly recommend his science-poetry books for any child on your list!
The incomparable Lisa Yee is now both a blog-friend and a Facebook friend. She keeps her fans in stitches with her hilarious insights and thoughts on every topic under the sun. Someday, I hope to meet her in person. :)
We once attended a talk given by Lawrence Krauss. I am still speechless with awe. I love this book of his:
Remember when I said "tenuous"? Well, this one is it. I follow Phil Plait on Twitter. Lame, yes, but that doesn't mean this book isn't a darned good read. And most of the general population could stand to read it:
What have you been reading? Share some good books with me!"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." ~ Douglas Adams
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