Hi Everyone, I spoke with Michelle Rivera, a school librarian, because they are key figures in getting the work of authors and illustrators of children's literature to young readers. I wanted to learn more about how that happens and what excites a librarian.

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Hi Everyone, my guest is Josh White, an Arizona-based Children's Book Illustrator. Here is more about Josh:

I’m a digital artist, illustrator, and designer. My work has been featured in picture books, YA novels, book covers, trading card games and more. I work to bring ideas and concepts to vibrant life with captivating imagery and compelling characters.

Josh's website

Instagram

Twitter

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Hi Everyone, my guest is Jyn Hall, children's book author and fellow SCBWI member. I met Jyn at the SCBWI Springmingle and wanted to share her amazing story from actress, producer, and writer. Here is more about Jyn.

Jyn Hall has performed in theatre and with local and international troupes all over the U.S. and Europe, as well as toured the Southeast with Atlanta’s oldest professional theatre company - The Academy Theatre. Over the past couple years, Jyn has been casting, producing, and writing. She is also writing children's books. She is a 2022 PB Party Contest Finalist and a 50Precious Word Contest Winner.

Jyn Hall Website

Jyn Hall Twitter

Jyn Hall Instagram

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Hi Everyone, I'm talking about budgeting and income as a first-year freelance illustrator. I feel like it's not talked about as far as I see artists that are successful talking about their year-end income, but no so much for the person starting out. I decided to talk about the importance of budgeting, and having a monthly profit and loss statement has helped my peace of mind.

I mentioned I'd provide some helpful links.

Jennifer Smekler Interview about starting her wholesale business

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gidIeVqlTos

How to Create a Profit and Loss Statement by MidWest Corp. Credit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AAYTMjWFEk

Free Templates for Budgets from Microsoft

https://create.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/budgets

Free Profit and Loss Statement for Illustrators

https://www.nmillerillustration.com/illustratorbiz.html

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Hi Everyone, I spoke with Cythnia Petrovits, the creator, philanthropist, artist, and runner for Sneakermutt. She is no longer pursing this fundraising venture. I thought it would be helpful for listeners to hear about someone that did something from the ground up that meant so much them.

Here is a bit about Sneakermutt:

Sneaker Mutt is crazy for running and dogs, but we are especially crazy for runners who love dogs. Our mission is to give back, by doing what we love for a cause that we love:

WE USE OUR FEET TO HELP PAWS.

Since 2012, Sneaker Mutt has been giving back to local shelters/rescues in the Hudson Valley and beyond through the sales of our handcrafted sweatshirts, T-shirts, and glove dog stuffies. In 2022 we amped things up and hosted our first race,

DIRTY PAWS & CLAWS 2X5K ROAD/TRAIL RELAY CHALLENGE and raised over $5400 for the Dutchess County SPCA!

To learn more about Sneakermutt and donate:

https://www.sneakermutt.com/

Sneakermutt Instagram

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Hi Everyone, I decided to share ways I've been figuring out how to find out more about literary agents. It's been a lot of research. By no means is this only way but there are probably other ways to find an agent. Too many to count!

Here are resources for links that I mentioned during the podcast.

Kidlit Events by Carolyn B. Fraiser:

https://carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/

Publisher's Marketplace:

https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/

SCBWI:

https://www.scbwi.org/

Storyteller Academy:

https://www.storytelleracademy.com/

12x12:

https://www.12x12challenge.com/

Children's Book Academy

https://www.childrensbookacademy.com/

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Hi Everyone! Today is my return guest Caroline Hanlon, illustrator and creator of an adorable line of handmade knit bears. Here is more about Caroline:

I was born in Washington, DC in 1995, and grew up in Maryland - where you can still find me happily exploring. 

I'm a Summa Cum Laude alumni from Savannah College of Art and Design with both my Bachelor's and Master's in Illustration, with also a focus in Animation.​ I'm influenced by everyday life and the world surrounding me. My work is filled with whimsicalness, with a hint of an underlying reality. 

​​When I'm not illustrating, I'm usually eating food, knitting or walking about. 

​I'm currently represented by Inky Illustration Agency. If you have any other inquiries, please send a hello to: [email protected]

Caroline's Instagram

Caroline's Website

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Hi Everyone, my guest today is Janelle Washing, paper-cut and silhouette artist. She is a fine artist and illustrator. Here is more about Janelle: Janelle Washington is a self-taught paper-cut and silhouette artist from Richmond, Virginia. She graduated from VCU with a BFA in Fashion Design and worked as a children's wear designer for 12 years. Janelle made her debut as a picture book illustrator, winning the 2023 Caldecott Honor Award and the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award for Choosing Brave.

Her website:

Washingtoncuts.com

Washingtoncuts Instagram

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Hi Everyone, my guest today is Julie Koon, children's book author, and illustrator. She is the author/illustrator of The Struggle Bus published by Kind World Publishing. She chatted with me about her journey to publication and how she continues to create!

Check out her work!

Julie's Website

Julie's Instagram

Julie's Twitter

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Hi Everyone! My guest today is Jerushia Graham, printmaker and book artist. Here is more about Jerushia:

Jerushia Graham is an Atlanta-based artist who exhibits both nationally and internationally. She earned an MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and has taught for the Atlanta Printmakers Studio, Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, The Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts, Kennesaw State, University of West Georgia, Spelman Museum, and various Arts Centers in the Atlanta area.

Additional resources from Jerushia:

Also, Steph Rue was the instructor that Anna will be taking classes with at Penland. She is also a member of the Book/Print Artist/Scholar of Color Collective. She will be teaching paper bojagi using hanji. https://penland.org/workshops/summer-session-1/

Jerushia's Website

Jerushia's Instagram

Charleston Gallery with Jerushia's Work

Below you will find the links to the resources mentioned in the interview:

https://paper.gatech.edu/
https://www.paperbookintensive.org/
https://www.northamericanhandpapermakers.org/
https://www.handpapermaking.org/
https://www.colophonbookarts.com/
https://hookpotterypaper.com/
https://www.collegebookart.org/
https://movablebooksociety.org/

Other great resources worth mentioning: Helen Hiebert - https://helenhiebertstudio.com/

May Babcock - https://www.paperslurry.com/Book Arts Programs:https://nbss.edu/
https://www.uarts.edu/academics/graduate/book-arts-printmaking-mfa
https://slis.ua.edu/mfa-in-book-arts/
https://uicb.uiowa.edu/programs
Arts and Craft Schools that offer papermaking and/or book arts classes:https://penland.org/
https://www.arrowmont.org/
https://www.ox-bow.org/
https://www.folkschool.org/
**Some but not all Center for the Book locations teach book arts workshops - https://www.loc.gov/programs/center-for-the-book/about-this-program/**

Names Mentioned in the interview: Miriam & Jerry Graham, my parents Virginia Howell, Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking DirectorAnna Doll, RCW Museum of Papermaking Education CuratorNasreen Khan, RCW Museum of Papermaking Postdoctoral FellowRobert Putnam, Former Jonesboro High Art TeacherLonnie Graham & Christina Roberts - Mentors from the Fabric Workshop and MuseumGlen Kaufman - Former Fiber Arts Professor (deceased) Richard Johnson - UGA Professor Emeritus of Art, 1st Papermaking/Book Arts Professor 

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