From Sketch to Book at Magination Press: Violet Lemay!
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by MagPress
3y ago
Violet Lemay was a stage designer, a college art professor, and an editorial illustrator before arriving at her dream job: illustrating books for kids. Violet has illustrated over twenty books, a handful of which she also wrote. If she’s not at her desk drawing, she’s probably in the backyard feeding the birds, who think she is Snow White. Through illustration, Violet has come to realize that not everything turns out the way you expect, in life or sketches, and that’s not a bad thing! Introducing Violet Lemay! Tell us a little about your background. What led you to become an illustrator ..read more
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Meet Magination Press Author: Kendra Barrett!
Magination Press
by MagPress
3y ago
Kendra J. Barrett, DPT, is a pediatric physical therapist who has worked in early intervention and public schools for eight years since graduating from Ithaca College with a doctorate in physical therapy. She currently works in a public school for students age 3-21 with intellectual and physical disabilities. Yes I Can! Is her first book, and she was thrilled to work with her mom on this project. Dr. Barrett lives in Towson, MD, with her husband, and she welcomed her first child, a boy, during the process of writing this book. Introducing Kendra Barrett! What book(s) have you written?  ..read more
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From Sketch to Book at Magination Press: Jon Davis!
Magination Press
by MagPress
3y ago
Jon Davis does it all—pirates, old elephants, witches in bloomers, bears on bikes, ugly cats, sweet kids. Based in the Lake District, England, Jon is an award-winning illustrator who has illustrated more than 70 books for publishers across the globe. Recently, Jon has worked with us on the Terrific Toddler series, which contains three books: Bye-Bye!, Boo-Boo!, and All Mine!  Please welcome Jon Davis! Tell us a little about your background. What led you to become an illustrator? My favourite subject and activity at school was always art, and particularly drawing, so ..read more
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Meet Magination Press Authors: Rhona Silverbush and Carol Zeavin!
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by MagPress
3y ago
Carol Zeavin earned her BA in music from UCLA and became a successful freelance orchestral violinist and chamber musician in New York City.  She earned master’s degrees in education and special education from Bank Street College and worked with infants and toddlers from 1992 to 2010, both as head teacher at Rockefeller University’s Child and Family Center and Barnard’s Toddler Development Center, and as a special educator employed by Y.A.I. and Theracare.  She continues to perform classical music in NYC and teaches violin and piano to kids and grownups of all ages and abilitie ..read more
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Fall 2018 Releases
Magination Press
by MagPress
3y ago
It’s finally Fall! And we’re excited to announce our releases through the end of the year. We’ve got a new series targeted at some of our youngest readers, as well as a follow-up to Grow Happy and an empowering standalone title about a girl and her wheelchair. We hope you enjoy these upcoming titles, and rest assured that there are many more wonderful things in the works at MP! Let’s take a closer look at our 2018 Fall releases! The Terrific Toddler series by Carol Zeavin and Rhona Silverbush and illustrated by Jon Davis. Written with simple language and reflective of ..read more
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New from Jo Rooks: Hector’s Favorite Place
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by MagPress
3y ago
Jo Rooks is an illustrator, author, and graphic designer living in leafy South West London with her husband and two children. Jo studied at Bath School of Art and Design and pursued a career in graphic design. When Jo had her two children, she began to rediscover her love of art, poetry, and creative writing for children. She is passionate about reading with children and hopes to bring lovable characters and meaningful messages in her story books. You may remember Jo from her book, A Box of Butterflies, which she authored and illustrated. You can find our initial discussion of that ..read more
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Meet Magination Press Author: Lysa Mullady!
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by MagPress
3y ago
Lysa Mullady has been an elementary school counselor for 28 years. She is known for her engaging, enthusiastic, and creative counseling style. Her passion is to teach her students to be problem solvers by talking it out and thinking good things. Lysa was born and raised on Long Island, where she still lives with her family and two golden-doodles. You can find her on the weekends enjoying the beach with her husband, walking the dogs and searching for beach glass, all while imagining ways to help others become the best they can be. Not all days are good days, but with the right attitude, the w ..read more
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From Sketch to Book at Magination Press: Christine Battuz!
Magination Press
by MagPress
3y ago
Christine Battuz obtained a Master of Arts degree from l’Accademia di Belle Arti di Perugia in Italy. Her delightful illustrations can be found in over sixty children’s books and magazines. She currently works as an illustrator in Canada, Korea, Europe, and the US, and she is a partner in a graphic design studio called Kuizin. Christine has been working her whole life towards her dream of becoming an illustrator, and her beautiful illustrations for Marvelous Maravilloso show that practice really does make perfect. Please welcome artist Christine Battuz! Tell us a little about your background ..read more
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Meet Magination Press Author: Carrie Lara!
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by MagPress
3y ago
Carrie Lara, PsyD, has been working with children in various community mental health settings since 2005. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology through Alliant International University of San Francisco in 2009. Her specializations are working with children and families, child and human development, foster and adoptive youth, learning disabilities and special education, attachment-based play therapy, and trauma. Dr. Lara has had the opportunity to work in different socioeconomic and diverse communities professionally, and perso ..read more
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Meet Magination Press Authors: Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard!
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by MagPress
3y ago
Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP, Marietta Collins, PhD, and Ann Hazzard, PhD, ABPP, worked together for over two decades as Emory University School of Medicine faculty members serving children and families in Atlanta. All three psychologists have been involved in community advocacy efforts focused on children’s behavioral health and social justice. Dr. Celano and Dr. Hazzard have developed and utilized therapeutic stories in individual and group therapy with children and teens. All three authors valued story-time with their children, who taught them important lessons about what children need fro ..read more
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