Here is the Press Release for the show I am doing during Redmond Library's Summer Reading Program....

"Redmond Public Library                         

827 NW Deschutes Ave.

Summer Reading Program

Showing June 1 through July 30 2011

Local Children’s Books Illustrators, KC Snider & Sharon Bean

Meet the Central Oregon authors and illustrators of popular illustrated children’s books. Hear their stories, get your books signed, ask questions, and enjoy the display.

Activities:              Saturday June 18^th

Book Readings:   10:30am 11:30am and 1:00pm to 4:30pm

Book Signings:     1:00pm to 4:30pm by authors and illustrators

Reception:            2:30pm to 4:30pm for the illustrators and authors

Location:              Main floor of the library.

Featuring:

“I Can’t See, But… I Can Imagine” author Patricia Wilson, illustrator Sharon Bean (self-published)

“The Weaver” author Kai Strand, illustrator (front cover) KC Snider (Guardian Angel Publishing)

Other children's books illustrated by KC Snider will also be available for sale and some of the illustrations will be part of the exhibit.

The library display will have the original art and information about illustrations for children’s books; a history of types of illustrations, an explanation of how illustrations are determined, researched, and edited; plus other interesting facts."

....I have 28 framed pieces hanging in the library.  Each one has 3 of my favorite illustrations from each book under glass and matted.   I will try to get some examples photographed to put on here soon. The only exception to the 3-per-frame style are the covers of the 'tween books which are stand-alone.  Every piece has an accompanying tag with the book title and author's name. ( I tried to hang so the books are grouped by author.)  Each tag has a different explanation about illustrating, working with various authors and my Publisher, and about the story.  Sharon Watkinds, my publicist, came up with creating the tags.  Fred printed them out, but since he is still recuperating from surgery, another friend helped cut and glue the tags to foam core.

We wanted this to be a learning experiencing that would not give the story away, but perhaps draw some more questions from the patrons.  We stepped in today and the volunteers and workers at the library are excited over the display.  They say several people have told them how great it is and how surprised they were.  We are looking forward to the Reception with book signings and readings.

 

“The Weaver”

Kai Strand, Author                      KC Snider, Illustrator

This is a ‘Tween chapter book for ages 9-12. In this case, KC illustrated the cover only.  This is a wrap-around cover that starts on the back and wraps the picture around to the front.  When only a cover is involved, it must grab a reader’s attention and give an idea of what the book is about in one single picture.  KC took pictures of many old homes and buildings around St. Louis, Missouri while there for her reception at the Children’s Illustrated Books Museum.  She also strategized with Kai about including the elf-gnome as a pivotal piece of the story.

                                                             [In this area is a stamp-sized picture of
                                                                                                                           the Guardian Angel logo.]