The Community Arts Building where the festival was held.
One of my books for sale from the book seller.
Reading a book during my presentation.
Signing books afterward. It's so fun to talk to and meet the people.
Book Festival in St. George
My husband came and helped me out at the Book Festival in St. George last weekend. It was great fun. I presented to a room of about 30 adults and children. I was surprised that many actually got out of bed at 9am on a Saturday morning. I hope they weren't disappointed. I always have fun, though, talking about what I love to do...illustrate. Here are some photos my husband took.
The Community Arts Building where the festival was held.
One of my books for sale from the book seller.
Reading a book during my presentation.
Signing books afterward. It's so fun to talk to and meet the people.
The Community Arts Building where the festival was held.One of my books for sale from the book seller.Reading a book during my presentation.Signing books afterward. It's so fun to talk to and meet the people.
Video of School Visit
Check out a few clips from one of my school presentations to a small group of 5th graders at Red Mountain Elementary. (I presented 5 times...to 1st through 5th grade)
School Visits are GRRR-RREAT!
I had the great opportunity to do several presentations at Red Mountain Elementary School in Southern Utah today. The teachers and students were absolutely wonderful and well-prepared for my visit. I couldn't have asked for more from them. They welcomed me with this sign signed by all the 2nd through 5th graders.
I shared with them all about how I became an illustrator and what it takes to illustrate (and write) a picture book. The kids were great listeners, had all the right answers, and the best questions.
Then the kids helped me create a whole new character. They created a boy named Crew who was going on a trip to San Diego, and a Bear named teddy who was going to Florida, and a girl named (the best name ever) Julie who was going to Antarctica. Good job kids!
I'll post a short video later. Thanks again, Red Mountain Elementary, for letting me come share my world with you.
I shared with them all about how I became an illustrator and what it takes to illustrate (and write) a picture book. The kids were great listeners, had all the right answers, and the best questions.
Then the kids helped me create a whole new character. They created a boy named Crew who was going on a trip to San Diego, and a Bear named teddy who was going to Florida, and a girl named (the best name ever) Julie who was going to Antarctica. Good job kids!
I'll post a short video later. Thanks again, Red Mountain Elementary, for letting me come share my world with you.
COMING SOON! "Tickle, Tickle! Itch, Twitch!"
The first book I wrote AND illustrated is due to hit shelves November 1, 2010. Gus the Groundhog It's a really fun page-turning, read-aloud picture book that ends up teaching about friendship, judging by appearances, and even some language development skills along the way. Watch the trailer below.
You can buy/pre-order the book on my website under the BOOKS tab...
www.jujubeeillustrations.com
You can buy/pre-order the book on my website under the BOOKS tab...
www.jujubeeillustrations.com