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Deborah Freedman
Last Updated 12/12/2011
Role: Author; Illustrator
Short Bio: Deborah Freedman was trained to be an architect, but what she loves to do most is build worlds in children's picture books.
Selected Works: SCRIBBLE, Knopf 2007
BLUE CHICKEN, Viking 2011
Website: www.deborahfreedman.net
MySpace Profile: writeswithpictures.com
Travel Range: Southern New England and the Tri-State Area
Blurbs: BLUE CHICKEN:
"simply exquisite"
- Kirkus Reviews, *starred review
"full of surprise and emotion"
- School Library Journal, *starred review
"[a] delightful treat"
- Booklist, *starred review

Kirkus Reviews "Best Children's Books of 2011"
Junior Library Guild Selection, Fall 2011
Featured Artist, "The Original Art Exhibit" at the Society of Illustrators

SCRIBBLE:
"... a clever gem of a book"
- Publishers Weekly
"... liable to spark young imaginations"
- Kirkus Reviews
"... wonderfully inventive"
- Associated Press
"... a surefire hit"
- Cookie Magazine

Connecticut Book Awards 2008 Finalist
Fuse #8 Best "Under the Radar" Picture Book for 2007
Rocky Mountain News 10 Best Children's Books of 2007
Association of Bookseller's for Children Best Books 2007
Book Sense Children's Picks 2007
 

Program Info

Program Descriptions: "Idea to Book" Presentation
Where do Deborah's ideas come from and how does she turn them into a story? How do her writing and pictures work together to tell a story, and how is the art created? What does KETCHUP have to do with writing? In this fun, informative, and interactive presentation, Deborah shares anecdotes and and uses constant visuals to show her process: writing and rewriting, sketching and illustrating, and working with others to publish a picture book. This program is adaptable for kindergarten and up.

Reading and Scribbling
For small groups, preK - 3. After talking about and reading the book Scribble, Deborah and the group do some imaginative drawing together.
Program Pricing: Please contact. Fees outside of CT include travel expenses.
Audience Levels: Preschool; Lower Elementary; Upper Elementary

Contact Info

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Home City: New Haven
Home State: Connecticut

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