Every picture book starts with a spark — but it takes a whole lot of heart, skill, and creative trust to turn that spark into something a child holds in their hands. That's exactly what happened when Evelyn Starr and illustrator Kc Anderson sat down to bring Skye Takes Flight! to life, and this episode is the behind-the-scenes story you've been waiting for.
Evelyn sits down with Kc Anderson — the artist behind the pages of Skye Takes Flight! — for a conversation about where his love of art began, how he developed his style, and what it was actually like to collaborate on a children's picture book from concept to finished illustration. Kc opens up about his background in art and the journey that led him to illustrating kids' books, and together he and Evelyn walk through the creative process of building the world of the Worldwide Airlines Series one illustration at a time. If you've ever wondered what goes into making a picture book beyond the words on the page, this episode pulls back the curtain in the best possible way.
WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY FROM THIS EPISODE:
Kc Anderson's artistic background and what shaped him as an illustrator. What the collaboration process between an author and illustrator actually looks like from the inside. How the characters and world of Skye Takes Flight! came to life visually. What aspiring authors should know about working with an illustrator on a self-published picture book. A deeper appreciation for the craft hiding behind every page of a children's book.
LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Skye Takes Flight! — available in hardcover, paperback, and digital at evelynstarr.com Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Pinterest: @evelynstarrauthor
Follow Kc Anderson on Instagram @waffleboyart
FIRST FLIGHT STORIES
This week's First Flight Story comes from Nick, a flight attendant with ten years in the sky. Nick takes us back to the very beginning of his first flight.
ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?
Head over to evelynstarr.com to grab your copy of Skye Takes Flight! in hardcover, paperback, or digital — and if this episode made you smile, please take a moment to leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It means the world and helps more book lovers, parents, and aviation fans find the show. Follow along at @evelynstarrauthor on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Pinterest so you never miss a new episode or a peek behind the pages at CoStarr Publishing.
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