Check out this fantastic interview with Elizabeth Zunon, conducted by the Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington D.C. Elizabeth discusses her dual identities as an African and an American, and how that influences her as a writer and artist.
Apr
20
Booklist’s “Classroom Connections: Maker Minds” Features Three Painted Words Artists
We were delighted to find that books illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon, Vanessa Brantley Newton, and Ashley Spires were included in Booklist’s article, “Classroom Connections: Maker Minds.” The books featured help inspire “hands-on creativity” for kids. It’s no surprise that The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Magic Trash, and The Most Magnificent Thing made the list. Get inspired by these wonderful stories and start a DIY project of your own!
Mar
01
Over on a Mountain, illustrated by Jill Dubin, available now
Over on a Mountain, the latest book in the ‘Over in’ series is available today. Written by Marianne Berkes and illustrated by Jill Dubin, this beautiful book explores an impressive list of animal breeds, mountain ranges, and all seven continents – all in one story.
Previous titles in the series illustrated by Jill Dubin include Over in a River, Over in the Arctic, Over in Australia, and Over in the Forest. Jill and Marianne’s sixth collaboration in the series is already underway.
Feb
17
One Plastic Bag, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon out now
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia written by Miranda Paul and illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon is available now. This beautiful picture book tells the true story of Isatou Ceesay’s quest to clean up her neighborhood by ridding it of potentially dangerous plastic bags. Isatou and her friends did this by gathering the plastic bags and crocheting them into purses. Not only were these purses useful and beautiful, but they generated an income, and the act of recycling transformed Isatou’s neighborhood into a cleaner, safer place.
Elizabeth Zunon will be signing the book at Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady, NY, on Sunday March 1 from 12-1:30pm.
At the end of March, they will be joined by the star of the story, Isatou Ceesay herself, to visit schools in the Albany, NY, area where they will be creating recycled art projects with students.
Feb
11
Betsy Snyder designs sippy cups for TOMY’s The First Years line
A new range of sippy cups for toddlers designed by Betsy Snyder has been unveiled by TOMY. The colorful cups come in sets of two or four and are the perfect transition from bottle to cup. Each design includes adorable animal images over a transparent background, so parents can see how much liquid is inside the cup.
Check out Betsy Snyder’s designs on The First Years.
Feb
11
Tony Baroni Loves Macaroni by Marilyn Sadler and Lucie Crovatto is available now
Tony Baroni Loves Macaroni, written by Marilyn Sadler and illustrated by Lucie Crovatto, is available now! This charming book is an ode to picky eaters everywhere, but contains a subtle lesson about the importance of a balanced diet.
Find Tony Baroni Loves Macaroni on Amazon or Barnes & Noble today.
Feb
11
Tony Baroni Loves Macaroni, written by Marilyn Sadler and illustrated by Lucie Crovatto
Tony Baroni Loves Macaroni by Marilyn Sadler and Lucie Crovatto is available now
February 11, 2015
Tony Baroni Loves Macaroni, written by Marilyn Sadler and illustrated by Lucie Crovatto, is available now! This charming book is an ode to picky eaters everywhere, but contains a subtle lesson about the importance of a balanced diet.
Find Tony Baroni Loves Macaroni on Amazon or Barnes & Noble today.
Feb
06
USBBY names Not My Girl, illus. by Gabrielle Grimard, Outstanding International Book
The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) has published a list of Outstanding International Books for grades K-12, and Not My Girl was selected as part of the 2015 list.
Over 3,000 books have been submitted to the USBBY since the list began 10 years ago, and this year only 42 were featured.
Not My Girl was written by Christy and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton with illustrations by Gabrielle Grimard.
More information here.
Dec
19
Gabrielle Grimard’s Not My Girl and Frank Morrison’s Little Melba and Her Big Trombone selected for CSMCL Best Multicultural Books of 2014
The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature (CSMCL) selected two books by Painted Words illustrators for their Best Multicultural Books of 2014 list.
Featured on the list was Not My Girl, which was written by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, with illustrations by Gabrielle Grimard.
Little Melba and Her Big Trombone, written by Katheryn Russell-Brown with illustrations by Frank Morrison, was also selected.
Congratulations to Gabrielle and Frank!
Dec
19
Not My Girl by Gabrielle Grimard
Not My Girl Receives an Honorable Mention from the Eric Hoffer Book Awards
May 14, 2015
Not My Girl, written by Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margaret Pokiak-Fenton and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, received an Honorable Mention from the Eric Hoffer Book Awards. The awards honor books published by independent houses. Congrats to Gabrielle, Christy, Margaret, and all involved at Annick Press!
Not My Girl was also selected as a Best Multicultural Book of 2015 by CSMCL and an Outstanding International Book by USBBY.
Not My Girl and USBBY names Not My Girl Outstanding International Book
February 6, 2015
The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) has published a list of Outstanding International Books for grades K-12, and Not My Girl was selected as part of the 2015 list.
Over 3,000 books have been submitted to the USBBY since the list began 10 years ago, and this year only 42 were featured.
Not My Girl was written by Christy and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton with illustrations by Gabrielle Grimard.
More information here.
Not My Girl and Little Melba and Her Big Trombone selected for CSMCL Best Multicultural Books of 2014
December 19, 2014
The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature (CSMCL) selected two books by Painted Words illustrators for their Best Multicultural Books of 2014 list.
Featured on the list was Not My Girl, which was written by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, with illustrations by Gabrielle Grimard.
Little Melba and Her Big Trombone, written by Katheryn Russell-Brown with illustrations by Frank Morrison, was also selected.
Congratulations to Gabrielle and Frank!