I have learned patience, for sure. Pre-publication is a long waiting game, especially for authors of picture books. We write the manuscript, sign the contract, and wait. It takes a while for the art director to find an illustrator and then the illustrator works on the sketches, and depending on those first round of sketches, it could be a few more months before you see a final illustration. I was surprised at how long it takes for all the pieces to come together.
One important thing I take away daily is that for all the talk about what youth are not doing - especially young people of color - I know there are m… - Renee Watson
One important thing I take away daily is that for all the talk about what youth are not doing - especially young people of color - I know there are m…
- Renee Watson
Post-publication I have been surprised at the limited resources publishers have to promote books. I certainly knew that being a new author, I would h… - Renee Watson
Post-publication I have been surprised at the limited resources publishers have to promote books. I certainly knew that being a new author, I would h…
Students can't leave their lives at the door when they come to school. They bring with them whatever is going on at home and in their communities. Po… - Renee Watson
Students can't leave their lives at the door when they come to school. They bring with them whatever is going on at home and in their communities. Po…
Picture books are more difficult for me because it is telling a huge story in the least amount of words. - Renee Watson
Picture books are more difficult for me because it is telling a huge story in the least amount of words.
I teach young people how the arts can be used to stand up against injustice. - Renee Watson
I teach young people how the arts can be used to stand up against injustice.
I have known I wanted to be a writer since I was seven-years-old. Seriously. In the second grade I wrote a 21-page story and handed it in to my teach… - Renee Watson
I have known I wanted to be a writer since I was seven-years-old. Seriously. In the second grade I wrote a 21-page story and handed it in to my teach…
I have always known that I wanted to work with youth through the arts and I believe the arts can help young people cope with hardship. - Renee Watson
I have always known that I wanted to work with youth through the arts and I believe the arts can help young people cope with hardship.
In my writing I hope to have a balance between the good and bad, the hard and soft. - Renee Watson
In my writing I hope to have a balance between the good and bad, the hard and soft.
For me, the lives of children and teens are interesting - they are always changing. There's just so much to sort through. All of this makes for good … - Renee Watson
For me, the lives of children and teens are interesting - they are always changing. There's just so much to sort through. All of this makes for good …
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