Genre 1-Review about the creation of children’s picture books
1.Bibilography: Cummings, Pat. Talking with Artists,Vol.1. New York: Bradbury Press, 1992.
2. Plot Summary: Many of us probably never stop to consider how our favorite authors come up with the ideas for their books or where illustrators get ideas for their pictures. Pat Cummings gives us insight into the background of fourteen children’s book authors and illustrators. Each of the featured artists shares their own story revealing how events in their childhood led to their choice to become a children’s book author or illustrator.
3. Critical Analysis: The author accurately conveys the facts from each artist, sharing information that younger generations will find relevant. For those children who are interested in becoming either an author or illustrator, this book is an excellent reference. The organization of the background story and key questions are easy to follow. The illustrations add to the text, with several of the artists sharing work from their childhood. As you read this book, one is able to sense the passion of Pat Cummings for sharing her love of drawing with younger generations. This reference guide encourages the reader to explore the area of art in children’s books by using vocabulary that children will understand.
4.Awards won and review excerpts: School Library Journal review.” Young artists will learn a lot; teachers and other children will also love it.”
Bluebonnet Award Nominee 1993-94
Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for Nonfiction, 1992
5. Connections:
Other books by Pat Cummings that would be a great resource for future artists: Talking with Artists, Vol. 2: Conversations with Thomas B. Allen, Mary Jane Begin, Floyd Cooper, Julie Downing, Denise Fleming, Sheila Hamanaka, Kevin ... Vera B. Williams and David Wisniewski ISBN-10: 0689803109
Talking With Artists, Vol. 3: Conversations with Peter Catalanotto, Raul Colon, Lisa Desimini, Jane Dyer, Kevin Hawkes, G. Brian Karas, Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin, Keiko Narahashi, Elise Primavera, Anna Rich, Peter Sis and Paul O. Zelinsky (Hardcover) ISBN-10: 0395891329
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