Children’s book illustrator, artist, and author Sean Qualls sits down with host Theo Baker.  Part One: Qualls’ journey to becoming a children’s book creator, getting his first jobs illustrating picture books, and how working on Dizzy (a picture books about jazzy legend, Dizzy Gillespie) was “magical.” (31:18) Part Two: Qualls speaks about sponteaneity, his creative process, collaborating with his wife Selena Alko, and  more with Theo Baker. Support the show (http://scbwi.org/join-scbwi/)

SCBWI Conversations - Sean Qualls

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SCBWI Conversations - Sean Qualls

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