Congratulations to Brian Selznick! Hooray for Hugo!
After all
the talk about why it would be impossible for Hugo Cabret to win either
the Caldecott or Newbery awards (and why it should win both) it actually
won the Caldecott award! I'm am happy and amazed that it won. I saw
Brian speak about creating The Invention Of Hugo Cabret at a conference.
The speech, like the book, was amazing.
It will be interesting
to see where illustrated books for children go from here. American Born
Chinese (graphic novel) won a Printz last year and now The Invention Of
Hugo Cabret (an illustrated book, but not a PB and not a graphic novel)
won the Caldecott this year. I'm excited about the possibilities for the
future.
I also wonder what the Picture Book communtiy is going
to think about a novel winning the Caldecott instead of a PB. Any
thoughts?
Congratulations to all the winners and honorees today!
Monday, January 14, 2008
I can't believe it
Author/illustrator Stephanie Ruble has been making art ever since she could hold a crayon, and making up stories since she learned to talk. She's currently working on new picture books, images for her portfolio, and drawing art for unusual holidays. Thanks for visiting!
Picture Book: Ewe and Aye written by Candace Ryan, Illustrated by Stephanie Ruble (now available as an ebook)
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