Today Phil has posted the Phildecotts on his blog. You can see the results here. The things I said about the Steadberys apply here as well. It's hard to me to really summarize how much I love a picture book. I respect them so much I tend to have a nagging feeling I shouldn't be so bold as to make them myself. I've had three really great jobs in my life, and one of them was selling books. Paper books. With pages that you turn.
Some other day, I'll write more about kicking and screaming towards ebooks. For now, a celebration of good books!
I've had a terrible sinking feeling that we are forgetting something- but we have taken copious notes throughout the year. Enjoy!
So glad I found your blog! We love Amos. I browsed a bit through your archives and stumbled across the post showing how you made the art for Amos. My little girl is pretty good at deducing which medium artists use in their illustrations, but this one had her stumped. I'm gonna show her the post tomorrow, and explain woodblocking. Can't wait until she's old enough to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteHello! Thanks for writing! I just read your post about Amos. Thanks! I'm sorry I we had a part in making your little girl cry...but it did warm my heart. Way to work the library system!
ReplyDeleteI hope this doesn't make everything more confusing, but–
I've found an easy way to explain the process to smaller kids is to link it with rubber stamping or even (if you're crafty) potato printing or sponge printing crafts. Then they can draw over the flat color the stamps made. http://www.marthastewart.com/article/potato-prints
Glad you found the process post. Thanks again for writing!
Thanks for the links. I'll have to do some digging around on this. Love exploring new mediums with the kids.
ReplyDeleteHi Erin! I just finished watching the ALA awards, and I wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! "Sick Day" has been one of our library favorites for some time, and now when I go to buy the book, there will be a beautiful gold sticker on the cover! Well deserved!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your Caldecott! Your art is beautiful and inspiring. I'm sorry that now you'll have to endure much more attention than a shy person would want. But you deserve all the honor and praise they give. I love your illustrations below of your Bear in the Fall (the book dummy you are working on). From one illustrator to another, Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteHi Erin! Congratulations! Well deserved!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS,Erin and Phillip! Well deserved.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your Caldecott Medal! I was rooting for Amos, he and his lively feet stole my heart.
ReplyDelete"A Sick Day for Amos McGee" is such a lovely book. Congratulations to you both!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the book yet but I looked it up on Amazon and the cover is endearing...It made me want to read the book; Well, that and it has just been awarded the Caldecott:)
ReplyDeleteSeriously, the artwork I've seen is lovely and Congratulations...you must be floating.
Phildecott, schmildecott! You won the Caldecott! I'm SOOO happy and proud (is that allowed?) and bursting at the seams for you both. Big hugs and merry wishes!
ReplyDeleteErin, I love, love, love your work. Beautiful. You have such a way with capturing emotion. Very reminiscent of classic books. Congratulations.
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Rarely have I been as moved by a book as I continue to be by yours. I came across it last August and months of fervent hoping culminated this week in a loud squeal when I heard the news (thankfully our library is not the shush-ing type!). Every time I revisit my old friend, Amos, a delicious, previously overlooked detail is there to greet me. My preschoolers adore hearing it in storytime and we thank you and your gifted husband from the bottom of our Amos-lovin hearts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story on so many levels. Please ask your publisher to print it in BIG BOOK format so our library will use it in our storytimes and every child and their caretaker in the room can see the detail. Congratulations!
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