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May 21, 2007
Hot Women in Children's Literature
I got a friendly kick-in-the pants from a writing friend today who pointed out that my blog was blank. Well, my blog may have been blank, but my calendar hasn't been. Spring is prime school visit time and I've been doing my fair share. I'm personally feeling very proud of fearlessly facing 850 junior high kids in a gym last week and all of us having a darned good time.
I'm off again for a Write Sister retreat, during which my dear friends Tricia Gardella, Helen Ketteman, Mary Nethery and Ann Whitford Paul will gently point out to me all the flaws of the first five chapters of my latest novel. Before I fly, I have to announce the newest Hot Woman of Children's Literature, nominated by a former Haystack participant.
The latest Hottie makes magic with illustration, having produced such charmers as Everywhere Babies, Roller Coaster, Santa Claus the Number One Toy Expert and the irresistible Clementine. Marla Frazee is not only a fabulous illustrator, she is a generous teacher and the definitive bon vivant. I saw her transform a dorm room at Reed College into a salon Martha Stewart would envy -- and all with a vintage tablecloth, some colorful necklaces, a bunch of tulips and her warm smile.
So, a tip of the artist's beret to the latest Hot Woman of Children's Literature!
Posted by kirby at May 21, 2007 04:56 PM