by Tracy | Jul 15, 2019 | For Writers & Illustrators
Today’s reader question is about author-illustrators, and I’m also including some links to previous posts for both picture book writers and illustrators! Ethan says: Hello, I am a writer, and an oil painter. I’m in the process of writing, and...
by Tracy | May 13, 2019 | Agent News, For Readers
Congratulations Charlene Chua on Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon, the follow up to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao – both written by Kat Zhang! I’m so excited that there will be another Amy Wu book on the shelves. Every time I go through the f&g of the...
by Tracy | Aug 6, 2018 | Agent News, For Readers
I’m so excited to welcome author-illustrator Valentina Mendicino to #TeamMarchini and BookEnds, Jr.! I just love the humor in her art, and the feel of her characters. I don’t know quite how to describe it, other than when I see her monster characters, I just...
by Tracy | Aug 2, 2018 | For Writers & Illustrators
BookEnds reader comment: My main questions are about illustration notes and grammar. I’ve read many conflicting ideas about illustration notes, some which say even if it’s integral to the story, don’t include an illustration note, what do you think? Also, if there are...
by Tracy | Jul 25, 2018 | For Writers & Illustrators
BookEnds reader question: If one who has been a published children’s book illustrator forever-and is working towards Illustrator/author-would you recommend approaching a literary agent first, or try their luck at submitting to publishers? (and hoping you can find a...