At the Rumpus, Jason Novak presents an illustrated version of where letters got their shapes. One of my favorites:
Make sure to check out the whole alphabet.
Category: Illustration
Links Galore
A few more links for today:
- I’m too flighty for a tattoo, but I love these librarians’ choices.
- Jennifer Thermes’ illustrations for The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever make me wish it a snow day.
- I would have freaked out over a library storybook dollhouse as a kid. Or now.
- Follow the path of glowing books.
- I love that Charles Dickens had a library of fake books.
Links Galore
Lots of fun links for today:
- So excited for Boston GLOW’s Fight Like a Girl! author panels. (H/T Lauren M. Barrett)
- Yes, you can still write about vampires or dystopian societies. Story > trend.
- Classic novels as teen movies. Lots of great flicks listed, and several I don’t know.
- How to prepare for your book launch–and no, you don’t need a multi-million dollar budget.
- Candlewick’s campaign in support of picture books warms my heart.
- Also heart-warming: Daniel Radcliffe and JK Rowling talk about Harry Potter.
Stacks of Books and a Mug of Tea
This weekend, I was talking with some friends about how important it is to have a variety of mugs on hand. Some days you might want the small, diner-style mug; others require the big mug with the Christmas design. My philosophy: the more mug options, the better. I might have to add this Matilda mug to my collection:
Find your favorite Roald Dahl character on this collection from McLaggan Smith Mugs.
(via A Cup of Jo)
Chapter by Chapter in Harry Potter
Holy cow, I’m on the WordPress Freshly Pressed list today! Thanks to WordPress for the opportunity, and to all the readers who have stopped by to check out last week’s Friday Fifteen. If you liked that post, it’s a regular feature so you should check out the Friday Fifteen archive. So many fifteen-word reviews!
Back to normal book business. One lovely feature in the Harry Potter series is the illustration featured at the beginning of each chapter. Now Redditor ajcfood has put together each chapter illustration in one giant composite:
Click through to see the larger image. Wouldn’t this make a fantastic poster? It really gives you a sense of the scope and narrative of the series.
Mary GrandPré is the artist behind it all (she also does the covers). Her work provides a glimpse into each chapter, and connects beautifully with Rowling’s magical stories. Check out this interview with GrandPré in which she talks a little about her process.
Cruise Through a Book and Other Awesome Book Posters
Illustrative Quotes
These illustrated versions of literary quotes are so cool! One I especially like:
You can buy them here.
Candlewick Believes in Picture Books
Reason #112 why Candlewick Press is the best:
So glad to see these stories given support. A love of learning starts with picture books.
Another Reason Armored Bears are the Coolest
Angela Rizza’s illustrations are so cool. My current favorite is her Armored Bears print:
I think Iorek Byrnison would be proud.
Angela has a lot of other children’s lit-related prints (Harry Potter fans, take note!), so make sure to check them out.
Links Galore
A few more links for the day
- You can propose a workshop for the 2013 NESCBWI conference.
- Not sure if I need a baby book version of Pride and Prejudice, but those felt character sure are cute.
- The cheat sheet for MFA programs in writing for children.
- An extensive summer reading chart with lots of classic and contemporary options.
- Summer camp books, perfect for those of us who never went to summer camp.