Hi Everyone! Today I'm interviewing David MacMullin, children's book author and illustrator. Here is more about David:

David McMullin is a full time traveler and picture book author. He has also been an actor, library youth specialist, and a teacher! His debut book is Free to Be Fabulous, about picture book about being yourself is illustrated by Robbie Cathro and published by Clarion for 2024.

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Hi, Everyone; I had the wonderful Laura Lacámara⁠ as a return guest! Here is more about Laura:

Laura Lacamara is a Cuban-born Laura Lacámara is the award-winning author and illustrator of Dalia’s Wondrous Hair published by Piñata Books, a bilingual picture book and the author of Floating on Mama’s Song Illustrated by Yuyi Morales and published by HarperCollins, Floating on Mama’s Song was a Junior Library Guild Selection for Fall 2010.

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Hi Everyone! Today's guest is Jackie Morera, children's book author of Aubelo's Flower Shop. Here is more about Jackie and her writing:

Jackie Morera is a Cuban-American author of books for young readers of all ages. Born and raised in Miami, Jackie now lives in Central Florida with her husband, son, and goofy pup. She enjoys telling stories, savoring pastelitos, and cozying up for a good nap. Her debut, ABUELO’S FLOWER SHOP, illustrated by Deise Lino, will be released by Beaming Books on June 4, 2024.

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Hi Everyone! Some big news I wanted to share with everyone! I SOLD a book! This episode is just me, Nancy So Miller, talking about selling my debut as author/illustrator. Here is a little bit about me:

Nancy Miller is a Korean American children's book illustrator and art teacher. She creates tiny worlds that capture the magic and joy of childhood for clients. These worlds are handmade, allowing the viewer to feel like they are part of that moment. She volunteers for the SCBWI Southern Breeze as a Local Liaison for Savanah. Nancy teaches art to her lovely K-8 students and lives in Savannah, Georgia, with her husband, son, and guinea pigs. 

Nancy's website:

https://www.nmillerillustration.com/

Nancy's Instagram:

instagram.com/nmillerillustration/

Bitsy's List:

https://bitsykemper.com/publishers/

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Hi Everyone! I have return guest Jime Wimmer chatting about the topic of AI, art, and education. Here is more about Jime:

Jime Wimmer currently resides in Savannah and is a full-time ​Drawing Professor. She instructs all levels, from Freshmen through Seniors in Traditional and Digital Drawing and Drawing for Storyboard. She raised two sons while working through her BS in Art Education and earning her MFA in Illustration. She has taught HS for ten years and college for over six years.

To see her work visit:

⁠https://www.prettylines.com/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/myprettylines/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/wimmerswoods/⁠

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Hi Everyone! My special guest is Julissa Mora, children's book author and illustrator. Here is more about Julissa:

Julissa Mora is a children’s book author and illustrator and surface designer living in Austin, TX. She made her author/illustrator debut with Baking with Abuelita published by Random House Books for Young Readers. She enjoys creating whimsical scenes filled with cute and playful characters. She has illustrated a number of books, editorial publications, toy packaging designs, and puzzles, and has created work for many other applications.

Julissa's Website: https://www.julissamora.com/

Julissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julissamora/

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Hi Everyone! My guest today is Lenny Wen, children's book author and illustrator, and I'm a fan of her work! Here is more about Lenny:

Lenny Wen is an author-illustrator who was born in Indonesia. She is the author/illustrator of several picture books, SPICY SPICY HOT(2023) and WOLFGANG IN THE MEADOW. When she is not illustrating or writing, you might find her staring at the trees, doodling hundreds of bears in her sketchbook, filling up her cup with coffee, or hugging her dog.

Lenny's website: https://lennywen.com/

Lenny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunartcy/

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Hi Everyone! Today my guest is Erin K. Robinson, Illustrator of some fabulous books. Here is more about Erin:

Erin K. Robinson is an Emmy-nominated illustrator in the News and Documentary category. Trained at the Parsons School of Design and the Corcoran School of Art, Erin’s illustrations have been featured in the New York Times and the Washington Post, among others. She works in a variety of mediums that include watercolor, ink, markers, charcoal, stencil, collage as well as digital artistry. She is the illustrator of the A Library and the Magical Snowflake published by Union Square Kids.

To see more of Erin's travels and art visit:

https://www.instagram.com/brooklyndolly/?hl=en

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Hi Everyone! My guest is Meg Auchenback, children's book author and illustrator. It was a delight to speak with Meg, and here is more about her:

Meg Auchenbach, Children’s Author & Illustrator and her debut IF YOU ARE AN ARTIST (Peter Pauper Press, 2024) was inspired by her former career as an elementary art teacher, where she watched children daydream, experiment, and create. Meg’s hope is to create stories that inspire magical thoughts and cultivate a sense of wonder.

Meg's Website: ⁠https://www.megauchenbach.com/⁠

Meg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megauchenbachart/

Links to order If You Aren An Artist.

Aaron's Books (Local Independent Bookstore in Lititz, PA): https://www.aaronsbooks.com/book/9781441342010

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Artist-Meg-Auchenbach/dp/144134201X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36YQA85LN4MHD&keywords=meg+auchenbach&qid=1694019984&sprefix=meg+auchenbach%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1144008650?ean=9781441342010

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Hi Everyone! Today's guest is Violet Tobacco, an Atlanta-based illustrator I met at the SCBWI Southern Breeze Springmingle. Here is more about Violet.

Violet is an illustrator based in Atlanta, Georgia. Violet studied theater in college but gravitated toward other mediums of art before graduating. Always a storyteller with an affinity for whimsy, humor, and a well-delivered moral.  Violet's clients include Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, Hachette, and Disney Hyperion.

You can find Violet online at:

https://www.instagram.com/violettobacco/

https://www.violettobacco.com/

More about Violet's Journey

https://thebrightagency.com/us/blog/artist-journey-violet-tobacco

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