Illustrator, animator, and storyteller Darnell Johnson joins us to talk about making art for picture books. We dive into his career and process, handling feedback and criticism, and serving the visions we have for our books and ourselves.
Darnell Johnson online:
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
The Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptist
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker
Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com
Email us hello@booksmitten.us
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Produced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider
Music by Duck Duck Chicken