Jane Smith – Hello, New House

by | Nov 18, 2020 | author-illustrators

Embracing Change

A picture book author-illustrator tip

As you listen to today’s show think about change and how it has affected you and your work.

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Show notes:

Children’s book author-illustrator Jane Smith discusses embracing change and her picture book HELLO, NEW HOUSE.

Jane Smith is an author-illustrator and designer with over 18 years of experience writing, illustrating, and designing children’s books and creating artwork for various art licensing products. 

Hello, New House is about a young girl who has to adjust to a new home. I find this book to be a beautiful story about managing and embracing change.

Learn more about:

The book: Hello, New House*
The author-illustrator: Jane Smith
The giveaway: Deadline – Monday, Nov. 30, 2020

 

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Other picture book messages featured in this episode

Picture book author-illustrator Tyler Clark Burke shares her book THE LAST LOOSE TOOTH.

The book: The Last Loose Tooth*
The author-illustrator: Tyler Clark Burke
The book giveaway: Deadline – Monday, Nov. 30, 2020

Picture book author-illustrator Maureen Gordon shares her book CHANGING COLOURS.

The book: Changing Colours*
The author-illustrator: Maureen Gordon
The book giveaway: Deadline – Monday, Nov. 30, 2020

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Picture book author Alyson E. Calloway shares her book EVERY DAY I AM.

The book: Every Day I Am*
The author: Alyson E. Calloway
The book giveaway: Deadline – Monday, Nov. 30, 2020

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You can buy these books online, support the podcast and local bookstores at Picturebooking’s Bookshop.

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