tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45116261355341903842024-03-05T13:44:10.719-08:00Penspaper StudioElizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-79707897077152839102019-03-14T12:56:00.001-07:002019-03-14T12:59:08.621-07:00Spotlight!<br />
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Springing into spring in a spotlight!<br />
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Click <a href="https://conta.cc/2EF07LC" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a> for a peek at my illustrator-ness through the lens of my literary agency:<br />
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-ERS<div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-311261537339180612019-03-08T17:38:00.000-08:002019-03-08T17:38:22.050-08:00Way Past Time for Some Catch-up!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Henny/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton/9781442484368" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">HENNY</span></a> and <a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Peddles/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton/9781481416917" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">PEDDLES</span></a> have made room for <span style="color: #674ea7;"><a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bub/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton/9781481487573" target="_blank">BUB</a></span></div>
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BUB was released in January 2018 . . .<br />
and now we are three!<br />
BUT soon Bub will truly be the middle child, because my next<br />
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In case you missed it, among other things,</div>
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<a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bub/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton/9781481487573" target="_blank">BUB</a> made an appearance on Publishers Weekly Children's Bookshelf:</div>
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And Bub had a stellar review in The Wall Street Journal:<br />
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YAY!<br />
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But that's not all . . . I had another gig as faculty for the Illustration Intensive at the Highlights Foundation last summer. I got to reunite with my pal Mike Curato, and we had the pleasure of co-faculty-ing with Matthew Cordell, who was fresh off his Caldecott win. It was a blast!<br />
And I'm happy to report I will be at it again this coming September. Stay tuned for more!<br />
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Where has my blog-time gone?<br />
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since the <a href="http://penspaperstudio.blogspot.com/2011/02/bird-guy.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">first post</span></a> on this blog in 2011 (not knowing where anything was going to lead) the Universe has bestowed on me a bunch of picture books: two out, and two more on the way!<br />
Between this and all the usual lifestuff and the other obligatory social media garbola we have to do, my poor little blog has taken a hit.<br />
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So it's wakey-wakey time for Penspaper Studio!<br />
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First up:<br />
If any of you dear readers are aspiring to illustrate and/or write picture books, this may be your ticket:<br />
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It's such an honor to have been asked by the <a href="http://www.highlightsfoundation.org/about-us" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><i>Highlights Foundation</i></span></a> to be on the faculty for this event!<br />
Besides yours truly, the faculty includes picture book awesomes <a href="http://www.lorinichols.com/Lori_Nichols/home.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Lori Nichols</span></a>, <a href="https://www.mikecurato.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Mike Curato</span></a>, <a href="http://jamesransome.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">James Ransome</span></a> . . . as well as art director <a href="http://www.gcastellano.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Giueseppe Castellano</span></a> and literary agent <a href="http://www.fullcircleliterary.com/our-agents/adriana-dominguez" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Adriana Dominguez</span></a> We will have fun building books, doodling around, and splashing around in the watercolor (not to mention good food and kidlit companionship)!<br />
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If you want to know anything more, feel free to ask me.<br />
There's still time to register!<br />
Cheers!<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-40650819669680131442016-09-08T16:31:00.001-07:002016-09-08T16:33:02.376-07:00Bunnies and a Crown!Greetings, friends!<br />
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It's been a while since I last posted, but I wanted to pop on to let you know about a wonderful organization supporting children's literature—the <a href="http://www.cune.edu/about/conferences-and-camps/plumcreek/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Plum Creek Children's Literacy Festival</span></a>. It happens every fall, and is devoted to bringing talented people from the world of kidlit to the heart of the USA to benefit children's literacy.<br />
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Check out their <a href="https://www.32auctions.com/plumcreek2016" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">auction</span></a>! I have donated two pieces and a couple of books! <br />
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"Bunny Hooray" (signed, original watercolor and pencil on paper), includes a signed copy each of <a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Henny/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton/9781442484368" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HENNY</span></a> and <a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Peddles/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton/9781481416917" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">PEDDLES</span></a>:<br />
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and "Midsummer Fairy Crown" (signed, limited edition archival print):<br />
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If Bunnies and a crown are not your cup of tea, there are plenty of other marvelous pieces up for grabs. Check 'em out! Click <a href="https://www.32auctions.com/plumcreek2016" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: lime;">HERE</span></i></a><br />
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Happy bidding and, one way or the other, thanks for considering supporting this great cause for kids.<br />
Cheers!<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-25026749604143162152015-11-25T09:02:00.005-08:002015-11-25T09:03:23.973-08:00CityI haven't posted on <a href="http://illustrationfriday.com/" target="_blank">Illustration Friday</a> for an eternity. The topic for this week is, "City."<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-39960382245228952442015-11-07T09:37:00.001-08:002015-11-08T08:12:16.780-08:00More Whatsit Fun!Playing Whatsit catch-up here!<br />
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Pop on for some fun cartoons by Whatsit <a href="http://www.kevanatteberry.com/" target="_blank">Kevan Atteberry</a>.<br />
They go along with an equally <a href="http://thewhatsits.blogspot.com/2015/11/satellite-offices.html" target="_blank">fun ditty</a> on work-at-home-types not working at home!<br />
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<a href="http://thewhatsits.blogspot.com/2015/11/satellite-offices.html" target="_blank">Satellite Offices</a><br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-5046109581139655902015-10-09T08:17:00.000-07:002015-10-09T08:17:02.540-07:00Going UndercoverWhat lies beneath might surprise you. Let me know what <i>you </i>find!<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"> <i>click here</i> ✒︎ <a href="http://thewhatsits.blogspot.com/2015/10/ers-goes-undercover.html" target="_blank">ERS Goes Undercover</a> </span><br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-46871886981037845142015-09-22T13:24:00.000-07:002015-09-23T17:16:06.344-07:00What IS in a Face?Wendy Wahman interviews <a href="http://thewhatsits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">THE WHATSITS</a> about how kidlit illustrators do self-portraits!<br />
Click <i><span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://thewhatsits.blogspot.com/2015/09/whats-in-face_22.html" target="_blank">here</a></span></i> for more!<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-39599710818851112052015-08-21T13:04:00.002-07:002015-08-21T13:05:03.791-07:00Interview!Hello, dear Blogfriends!<br />
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There's change in the air, and not just the seasons!<br />
I'm gearing up for some blog-shifting soon—so stay tuned.<br />
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Meanwhile, hop on for my interview with <a href="https://henryherz.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/interview-with-picture-book-authorillustrator-elizabeth-rose-stanton/" target="_blank">Mr. Henry Herz</a> at the San Diego Children's Book Examiner:<br />
<a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/interview-with-picture-book-author-illustrator-elizabeth-rose-stanton">http://www.examiner.com/article/interview-with-picture-book-author-illustrator-elizabeth-rose-stanton</a><br />
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There's a little PEDDLES and HENNY talk, as well as some other sense and nonsense: bacon? Nuclear (chicken) arms? Ghosts? Mr. Herz asks such fun questions, and his answer-banter is always entertaining! Oh, and be sure to click the link at the end for the whole interview!<br />
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You can check out some of the other interviews, too:<br />
<a href="http://www.examiner.com/childrens-books-in-san-diego/henry-herz">http://www.examiner.com/childrens-books-in-san-diego/henry-herz</a><br />
Scroll down and you'll find the likes of Caldecott-types Dan Santat, Molly Idle, and Aaron Becker— as well as picture book stars like Debbie Ohi, Deborah Freedman, and Mac Barnett. The list goes on!<br />
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See you soon!<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-72020704157696447832015-06-04T08:02:00.000-07:002015-06-04T08:02:26.983-07:00Want a Penguin?Everyone needs a penguin in a house coat. . . right? If you agree, then now's your chance! :) Read on:<br />
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<a href="http://www.bookweb.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">The American Booksellers</span></a> for Free Expression's (ABFE) online <a href="http://www.bookweb.org/news/children%E2%80%99s-book-art-auction-underway-ebay" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">auction</span></a> of more than 50 works of art created by children's book illustrators (including yours truly) is open on eBay through Monday, June 8.<br />
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Proceeds from the auction support the Kids' Right to Read Project (KRRP) and Banned Books Week, the national celebration of the freedom to read. KRRP, which was founded by ABFE and the National Coalition Against Censorship, helps students, parents, teachers, librarians, and booksellers fight book censorship in schools and libraries.<br />
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So heeerrrr's <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton-Original-/281708981548?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item419729ed2c" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Ms. Penguin</span></a>!<br />
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It's an original, signed, pencil and watercolor on paper, and it can be yours.<br />
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Just pop on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton-Original-/281708981548?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item419729ed2c" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HERE</span></a> and bid it up--it's a great cause! Oh, and please note that the scan they have on eBay is pretty rough. Much of the subtle detail has dropped out. The one here is not perfect, but more accurate :)<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-10549181269585553242015-02-02T16:18:00.000-08:002015-02-02T16:18:24.897-08:00What's Up, Chicken. . .Greetings blog friends!<br />
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2015 has gotten off to a great start for HENNY and me :)<br />
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First up,<br />
<b>Henny</b> had the honor of being interviewed by Mr. Pig over at <a href="http://thelittlecrookedcottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Little Crooked Cottage</span></a> and then was a literary lunch star in her very own bento box!<br />
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Check them out here:<br />
<a href="http://thelittlecrookedcottage.blogspot.com/2015/01/mr-pig-live-with-henny.html"><span style="color: #674ea7;">http://thelittlecrookedcottage.blogspot.com/2015/01/mr-pig-live-with-henny.html</span></a><br />
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and here:<br />
<a href="http://www.mamabelly.com/2015/01/henny-literary-lunch.html"><span style="color: #674ea7;">http://www.mamabelly.com/2015/01/henny-literary-lunch.html</span></a><br />
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Meanwhile, we're off again to New York!<br />
We will be visiting the East Harlem Scholars Academy in Manhattan. <b>Henny</b> has been selected as their Book of the Month for February, and I can't wait to share <b>her story </b>and some fun art projects with the kids!<br />
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Then we go to the <a href="http://www.scbwi.org/"><span style="color: #674ea7;">SCBWI</span></a> NY conference. It's always an informative and fun time with the peeps of the kidlit world.<br />
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Finally, the weekend wraps up with a visit to the quintessential children's bookshop,<br />
<a href="http://www.booksofwonder.com/"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Books of Wonder</span></a>, for their <a href="http://www.booksofwonder.com/event.php?id=354"><span style="color: #674ea7;">February Picture Book Bonanza</span></a>. <b>Henny</b> and I are so proud to have been invited to be on a panel with the amazing <span style="color: #674ea7;"><a href="http://mattdelapena.com/"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Matt de la Pena</span></a> </span>and his new picture book, "Last Stop on Market Street," <a href="http://www.toniyuly.com/HOME.html"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Toni Yuly</span></a><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span>and her new little picture book gem, "Night Owl," and author/illustrator <a href="http://www.migy.com/"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Migy</span>,</a> with his colorful pb, "Away We Go."<br />
Details here:<br />
<a href="http://www.booksofwonder.com/event.php?id=354"><span style="color: #674ea7;">http://www.booksofwonder.com/event.php?id=354</span></a><br />
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If you're in the New York City area, please stop on by and say hello!<br />
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I hope 2015 finds you all well and thanks, as ever, for stopping by!<br />
Check back soon for some whisperings about PEDDLES ;)<br />
Oink!<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-21546476905193221112014-12-19T17:56:00.000-08:002015-01-02T17:00:42.742-08:00NYPL Loves Henny!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Henny's wrapping up her first year on another high note! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">She was just named to the <a href="http://childrens100.nypl.org/2014/#/_" target="_blank">New York Public Library's </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">She's so proud, and is especially thrilled to be on the list with</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is the link to the interactive list (<i>The list includes books for ages 2-12</i>):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">. . .and to the list, divided by categories, here:</span><br />
<a href="http://childrens100.nypl.org/2014/img/ChildrensBookList_2014-web.pdf"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://childrens100.nypl.org/2014/img/ChildrensBookList_2014-web.pdf</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tis the season for giving so be sure and check out the list,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and consider giving BOOKS for the holidays. . .</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">especially books from <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">real-live bookstores</span></a>)! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So Happy Holidays to one and all! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And thank you all for being such great friends! </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.abffe.org/" target="_blank">The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression</a> Holiday Art Auction is just about to wrap up, so here's a chance to own some wonderful art by children's book illustrators (including yours truly)* <a href="http://www.ebay.com/usr/abffe"><span style="color: #38761d;">http://www.ebay.com/usr/abffe</span></a><br />
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Here's what it's about:<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Proceeds support the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression and help underwrite the Kids' Right to Read Project, which was co-founded by ABFFE and the National Coalition Against Censorship, and Banned Books Week - the only national celebration of the freedom to read.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Kids' Right to Read Project</b> provides support to students, parents, teachers, librarians and booksellers who are fighting efforts to ban children's and young adult books in their communities. Since its founding in 2006, KRRP has opposed challenges to 222 titles in 35 states.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*AND how about an original <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/271685397510" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">HENNY</span></a>? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've donated an original watercolor study from one of the spreads in HENNY (oh, and look-- is that little Peddles in the cart? (Back when he was but a twinkle in my eye) ;-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Please take a look and bid 'er up! <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/271685397510"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">http://www.ebay.com/itm/271685397510</span></a></span></div>
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Meanwhile. . .<br />
I've got more travel on the horizon, as well as finishing up some final touches for PEDDLES as they come in from my art director at Simon and Schuster. I will be posting more about my little piggy, soon, so stay tuned!<br />
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Thanks, friends and I hope all is well in your worlds!<br />
xo,<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-8638404154159043672014-09-02T18:08:00.000-07:002014-09-02T18:08:46.739-07:00A Pig and a CatTwo little (big) reasons . . .<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">. . . I haven't been around much lately (not to mention all the relatives visiting from out of town this summer):</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">*</span>1. I just finished my next picture book, PEDDLES. As of last Thursday, all the final art is in the hands of my capable art director at Simon and Schuster. Stay tuned for updates through the following year. He's due out January 2016.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;">*</span>2. My posterior has been in the chair every available moment working on Peddles and concurrently providing, since the second week in July, a lap for BEATRIX! Bea is my new Scottish Fold kitten.<br />
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It was a herculean feat keeping my concentration going, as you might imagine.<br />
My Facebook posts of her were so popular, she now has her own page. So if you want to see more, pop on and give her a "like." <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeaTheFold"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">https://www.facebook.com/BeaTheFold</span></a><br />
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Hope you all have had a great summer and, as ever, thanks for stopping by!<br />
Oink and meow,<br />
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<a href="http://www.ala.org/" target="_blank">The American Library Association (ALA)</a> Conference was totally worth putting up with dashing between 106+ degree (41 c) outdoor heat, and the interiors that <i>have</i> to be air conditioned so people don't die. What a trip!<br />
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That said, the <a href="http://books.simonandschuster.com/Henny/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton/9781442484368" target="_blank">Henny</a> signing went extremely well:<br />
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Henny's line began forming at the <a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/kids" target="_blank">Simon and Schuster</a> booth about 15-20 min before start-time.<br />
I donned my chicken hat, and away we went--or, I should say, away the Hennys went.<br />
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Henny wore her ALA Booklist star proudly the whole weekend (even though she was in the shadow (physically speaking, of course ;)) of the Caldecott-winning "Locomotive."<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-5043635485775854722014-06-26T10:24:00.000-07:002014-06-26T10:24:04.178-07:00Las Vegas!Henny's heading to Las Vegas for some fun with the American Library Association!<br />
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I'll be there in my chicken hat, signing books, this Sunday at the <a href="http://ala14.ala.org/node/16570" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Simon and Schuster (booth #302-303) from 2:30-3:00 p.m.</span></a> So if you're planning on attending, DO stop by for a Henny hi-5!<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-1001802446581660172014-05-26T06:43:00.000-07:002014-11-07T08:24:20.664-08:00Tag! I'm It!!<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">AUTHOR BLOG TOUR</span><br />
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Sometimes walking and chewing gum at the same time can be a challenge, and that's just what I'm doing right now--walking <i><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781442484368" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Henny</span></a></i> and chewing <i>Peddles</i> ;) <br />
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Since <i>Henny</i>'s release in January, it's been a whirlwind of activity--including her launch party at <a href="http://www.secretgardenbooks.com/" target="_blank">Secret Garden Books</a> in Seattle, and an amazing New York celebration at <a href="http://cornerbookstorenyc.com/" target="_blank">The Corner Bookstore </a>in Manhattan.<br />
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Also thrilling was <i>Henny</i> getting an <a href="http://www.booklistonline.com/Henny-Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton/pid=6404915" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">ALA Booklist Star</span></a>, and then finding out she was named to the <a href="http://www.bookweb.org/news/winter-2013%E2%80%932014-kids%E2%80%99-indie-next-list-preview" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Kids' Indie Next List</span></a>!<br />
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Activity is on-going for <i>Henny</i>: in addition to some school and bookshop visits, next up is the <a href="http://ala14.ala.org/" target="_blank">American Librarian Association meeting in Las Vegas</a> where I will be signing <i><a href="http://books.simonandschuster.com/Henny/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton/9781442484368" target="_blank">Henny</a></i> at the <a href="http://pages.simonandschuster.com/conferences" target="_blank">Simon and Schuster booth</a>.</div>
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Next tag-ees! You'll love touring with these two:<br />
<a href="http://www.benclanton.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Ben Clanton</span></a> and <a href="http://www.jenniferkmann.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Jennifer Mann</span></a> (check out their photos--Henny is definitely a fan!).<br />
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<a href="http://www.benclanton.com/" target="_blank">Ben</a>, my pal from Seattle who, like Mike, had to up and move east (<i>sniff ), </i>is the author/illustrator of a bunch of fun, FUN picture books. Most recently, the marvelous<br />
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and <a href="http://www.jenniferkmann.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Jennifer</span></a>, my friend and fellow recovering architect, whose book, <i><a href="http://www.candlewick.com/cat.asp?browse=Title&mode=book&isbn=0763661686&pix=n" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Two Speckled Eggs</span></a></i>, debuted in April to rave reviews!<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-87526712723536220032014-04-20T10:52:00.000-07:002014-09-10T14:04:30.796-07:00Act NaturalGreetings!<br />
I haven't been in Blogland lately due to having been sucked into the unanticipated vortex that is the world of O-My-Gosh-I-Have-A-Book-Published! I most certainly am <i>not </i>complaining, but I am dismayed at having neglected my blog friends--both followed and following!<br />
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So in an attempt to catch up just a bit, I going to try and kill a few birds with one stone, so to speak (not to worry, Henny, it's just a turn of phrase ;))<br />
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First up is this week's post for Illustration Friday's topic, "Natural." I can't help but show this spread from <i>Henny, </i>since she does try so very hard to do so . . .<br />
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Henny and I have had much excitement since her release in early January. At every turn, there seems to be more and more to do!</div>
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--Henny and I were thrilled to be featured on Julie Danielson's blog, <a href="http://blaine.org/sevenimpossiblethings/?p=3377" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast</span></a>. Have a click and you can see some of my daily sketchbook work, as well as some crowing about <i>Henny</i> :)</div>
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--Being asked to be interviewed by The Busy Librarian, Matthew Winner, on his <a href="http://lgbpodcast.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">"Let's Get Busy"</span></a> podcast. If you have a minute or two, give a listen. Matthew is a wonderful interviewer and die-hard advocate for kidlit! You can find Henny and me on <a href="http://lgbpodcast.blogspot.com/2014/02/elizabeth-rose-stanton-ep-27.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Episode #37 </span></a> .</div>
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--I was asked to serve on a panel for an <a href="http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=73" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">American Librarian Association's Booklist Webinar</span> </a>featuring four debut authors (This involved a 10 minute talk with a PowerPoint presentation. Yikes!).</div>
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--I was honored to be asked to be a "<a href="http://chinookupdate.blogspot.com/2014/04/scbwi-wwa2014-local-success-panel.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">SCBWI Success Story</span></a>" panelist at our recent SCBWIWWA conference. The conference, as usual, was a blast!</div>
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--Having story time and book-signing gigs at the following fabulous independent bookstores:</div>
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Next up: Henny and I are so honored to have been invited to <a href="https://www.carlemuseum.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art</span></a> for their Special Storytime!! We will be winging our to Amherst, MA on May 3rd at 2 p.m., so if you are in the area, stop by and say hello! Here are the details: <a href="http://www.hbook.com/calendar/elizabeth-rose-stanton-carle-museum/#_">http://www.hbook.com/calendar/elizabeth-rose-stanton-carle-museum/#_</a></div>
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Thanks, as ever, for stopping by. I appreciate you all!</div>
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I'm so far behind in all-things-blog. Am still experiencing the whirlwind that is HENNY!<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-6191263965414098702014-01-11T09:57:00.002-08:002014-01-11T09:57:20.521-08:00Break TimeThought you'd all appreciate a break from chickens. <br />
So here's a little video of my cat. She does this when she wants me to play with her. <br />
Works every time.<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">all images copyright 2011 2012 2013 Elizabeth Rose Stanton</div>Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511626135534190384.post-40157864800778489652014-01-07T10:41:00.000-08:002014-01-07T10:43:46.868-08:00She's ARRIVED!!HENNY's day has finally arrived! She's officially hitting the bookstore shelves today!<br />
And to herald her in, Mr. Schu is posting an interview as well as premiering her video trailer on his blog <span style="color: #351c75;"><a href="http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2014/01/book-traier-premiere-henny.html" target="_blank">Watch. Connect. Read.</a> (<a href="http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2014/01/book-traier-premiere-henny.html">http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2014/01/book-traier-premiere-henny.html</a>) P</span>op on over, in HENNY's honor, and take a gander-- you can even see her in her debut dress ;)<br />
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Thank you, everyone, for supporting HENNY over the last couple of years!<br />
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