Comments on: On Illustrating A Children’s Book With Jory Mason

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:28:59 +0000

In reply to Ellen Eagle. Ellen, I had nooooo idea!! Are the books still available?? If so, please do list a few here!!

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:45:46 +0000

In reply to Marlene Mc New. Thanks Marlene for revealing your own dream of creating a children's book. I hope you put aside some time to make this happen. Perhaps, put time in your calendar each week (or more!) to give a couple of hours to working on it. Slowly but surely, you will move forward.

By: Marlene Mc New

Marlene Mc New — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:25:39 +0000

I’m familiar with Jory’s book having seen her illustrations in progress on Facebook. Beautifully done Jory! I daydream about writing a series of tales/fables for children with various animal characters (& possibly people too). I feel slightly more confident about my writing vs. illustration ability . I have a tentative title/idea: “Adventures Along the River of Time.” Each story would center on a theme (moral of the story).
Now i just need to figure out how to structure the story and flesh out ideas, The idea is to try to do something to be of help rather than to become some kind of powerhouse kid’s author (Note I’m drawn to that approach. Thanks for posting Gail and for helpful hints Jory!

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:42:48 +0000

In reply to Barbie. Such a great idea Barbie! I also love to see how children themselves relate to the books and illustrations. I think the best books are those that appeal to both the young and to the adults reading them outloud...often over and over and over! Thie illustrations are such a vital part of the whole experience!

By: Barbie

Barbie — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:57:40 +0000

What a beautifully illustrated book. Having a career as a first grade teacher, my recommendation to aspiring illustrators is to look at a lot of kid’s books and see which ones illustrate the idea of the story best. Real illustrations are so much better than those computer generated.

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 03:32:15 +0000

In reply to Sandy. Thanks so much Sandy!! Glad it opened your eyes even more lol!

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 03:30:09 +0000

In reply to Brenda. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Jory as a teacher Brenda!!

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 03:29:14 +0000

In reply to Tammy Simmons. That's fantastic Tammy! I have no answer for you but maybe Jory has some suggestions. Also, please see my reply to Kathie above.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:52:31 +0000

Hi Gail A great Blog which once again taught me a whole lot of information and made me realize how wide and diverse your field is. To think children books are so diverse. I was particularly pleased to see how positive your pupils comments are. Congratulations. S.

By: Tammy Simmons

Tammy Simmons — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:19:03 +0000

I already have the illustrations and story for a children’s book I want to do pretty much completed. I just don’t know where or how to get it published! Any suggestions?