On Monday I will be missing yet another close encounter with an author/illustrator, Peter Catalanotto. My children's school has one visit each year. I think it is great for kids to see these presentations, and who knew these folks did this stuff on the side? It is like a complete business- I suppose I should have guessed in this day and age. They are paid to give presentations and also get to sell their books. Hopefully a child or two is inspired along the way, so it is win-win. After all these seem to be pretty popular, at least around here and you know school districts are always complaining they don't have money to throw around. I would have thought publishing a book was an accomplishment in itself, but apparently it is just a stepping stone to a speaking career...
And it is another way for me to discover a good book or two- an this guy seems to specialize in Real Art. His paintings have complexity and subtlety, and he says on his web site that he likes to affect people. So many things targeted for children are just dumbed down, so I am glad that publishing companies still see a market for the good stuff. Even if I have previous committments. At least my son can pass on his impressions of the show.
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