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"The Root Doctor" Won a Finalist Award from CFA

1/27/2019

My painting "The Root Doctor" won a Finalist Award in the CFA, The Circle Foundation For the Arts contest.

This piece is part of an ongoing fantasy series I've been working on.

NOTIFICATION:

"We had a total of 863 participating artists and selecting only a few winners was a difficult task. I am excited to let you know that you are within the 150 artists selected for an award.

Your painting is really unique. "The Root Doctor" really stood out."

Myrina Tunberg Georgiou
CFA Director

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HUMPHREY'S FIRST PALM SUNDAY BOARDBOOK

1/20/2019

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Humphrey's First Palm Sunday has just been released as a board book! It's so great to see the new format. The book is beautifully done, colors, story et al. I'm very excited to see this new incarnation.

Copies can be ordered through:

AMAZON

INDIEBOUND

MRS. FIGS' BOOKWORM

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ILLUSTRATOR SATURDAY CHRISTMAS ANGELS

1/3/2019

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Kathy Temean did a post on her Writing and Illustrating blog showcasing some of the angels that were on her site in the last ten years. I was happy to have a few of my angels included.

Click on the image below to go to Kathy's site:

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HUMPHREY VISITS THE LIBRARY

12/31/2018

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Here are a few pictures of Humphrey's visit to the library! He brought his favorite book to read, Humphrey's First Christmas of course!!!

You can see more photos of Humphrey, along with his special friends, at CARRIAGES, CAMELS AND CRITTERS. Click on the photo below:

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Mother Earth's Lullaby on Tilbury House Site

10/25/2018

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I just received the link to Mother Earth's Lullaby: A Song for Endangered Animals on the Tilbury House Publishers site! It's a beautiful page and I can't wait to share it!!

When you click on the image below it will take you to the site!

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"El Conejo In La Luna"

10/19/2018

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I recently did a project for Reading A-Z. They worked in conjunction with a Mexican team on an ancient myth, El Conejo En La Luna, translation, The Rabbit In The Moon.

The story is based on the legend of Quetzalcoatl and his encounter with a little rabbit who offered itself to the starving god. Quetzalcoatl touched by her offering elevated her to the moon. Then brought her back to earth, leaving her image to live forever in the moonlight.

Here is part of a lovely letter I received from A-Z after the projects completion.

"Just a notice that the artwork for this legend is officially approved. The editor thought it turned out beautifully! Also, another member of the Spanish team sent her compliments . . .

"The art for this book is rather moving. It looks like fine art. This story is engrained in the folklore of Mexico, so it deserves fine art. Very beautiful."

I was thrilled! Below is my painting of Quetzalcoatl in human form.

I thought this story was meant for me on so many levels! I love ancient myths, "dragons" and of course rabbits! The area I live in is called the Conejo Valley, or Rabbit Valley. I have always had rabbits running through my yard, every day and every night!

Also, when I was a little and looking up at the moon with my grandmother, I always saw a rabbit! There are a lot of configurations for the rabbit in the moon, but my art director let me use the one that I've always imagined!

Below are a few additional images from the book.

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Book Launch at the Bookworm!

10/18/2018

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The book launch for Mother Earth's Lullaby, A Song for Endangered Species at Mrs. Figs' Bookworm was amazing. Terry Pierce the author and I signed a lot of copies!

Connie read Mother Earth's Lullaby and she was wonderful. She really has a knack and knows how to keep the audience's attention.

It was a lot of fun with so many friends and customers turning out! Below is a slideshow of some of the highlights! An amazing day!!!

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Photos from the SCBWI Presentation

10/18/2018

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Well, the 33rd SCBWI Writer's Day was wonderful. Everyone had a great time and we all learned a lot from editors, Sarah Jane Abbott, and Allison Moor, also agents Hannah Mann and Lorin Oberweger.

The other spotlight speakers were Andrea Loney, Happy Lashelle and Terry Pierce.

Below is a slideshow with a few photos from the event!

All photos taken by Joan B. Graham
www.joangraham.com

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Spotlight Speaker SCBWI Writers' Day

10/11/2018

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I'll be making a Ten Minute Spotlight Presentation at the 33rd Annual SCBWI Writters' Day on Saturday, October 13, 2018! The event will be held at California Lutheran University my alma mater.

I'll be talking about never giving up. My talk is titled, Carol "Persistence" Heyer.

I'll also be showcasing the release of my latest picture book, MOTHER EARTH'S LULLABY written by the wonderful Terry Pierce. It's a lovely, quiet nighty night book focusing on endangered species.

I'll also be talking about my HUMPHREY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS picture book also being released this October.

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Humphrey's First Christmas Board Book

10/8/2018

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HUMPHREY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS was just released, October 2, 2018 as a board book! I'm so excited to see Humphrey moving on in this new format. Since its original release, Humphrey has sold over 100,000 copies.

Now as a board book, I'm hoping that Humphrey continues to touch people's hearts!

I'm thrilled with this new Humphrey! Ideals did a gorgeous job on this oversized board book. The color, editing et al is just perfect!

Some fun news that I just learned, among other places, look for Humphrey's First Christmas in Walmart this holiday season!!!

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"The Root Doctor" Won a Finalist Award from CFA

HUMPHREY'S FIRST PALM SUNDAY BOARDBOOK

ILLUSTRATOR SATURDAY CHRISTMAS ANGELS

HUMPHREY VISITS THE LIBRARY

Mother Earth's Lullaby on Tilbury House Site

"El Conejo In La Luna"

Book Launch at the Bookworm!

Photos from the SCBWI Presentation

Spotlight Speaker SCBWI Writers' Day

Humphrey's First Christmas Board Book

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