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Kari Rust

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Born

Surrey, B.C., Canada

Website

https://www.karirust.com/

Genre

Children's

Member Since

November 2017

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Before she started making picture books, Kari worked in the animation industry as an animator, storyboard artist, layout artist and designer. She has also taught drawing and animation in colleges, and to children at art centres. Kari met her husband, Jeff, when they were both studying animation at Emily Carr. Now they have two kids and live in rainy Vancouver, Canada. In addition to illustrating and animating, Kari mentors students at Vancouver Film School.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Kari Rust I draw more than I write, but a walk or a run outside seems to activate my thinking process. I try to pay attention and observe whatever is going on a…moreI draw more than I write, but a walk or a run outside seems to activate my thinking process. I try to pay attention and observe whatever is going on around me - you can find the seeds of ideas scattered anywhere.(less)

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How do you get inspired to write?

Kari Rust Usually something I see or witness will strike me as mysterious, or funny or remarkable - and a story might be sparked. Because I am a visual artist f…moreUsually something I see or witness will strike me as mysterious, or funny or remarkable - and a story might be sparked. Because I am a visual artist first, it is often an image of some kind that starts the process. I also get inspired by all the excellent books that are out there when I visit the local children's book store.(less)

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Average rating: 3.97 · 683 ratings · 190 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

	Tricky 3.98 avg rating — 219 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The House at the End of the Road 3.91 avg rating — 221 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Emmy Noether: The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard Of by Helaine Becker (Goodreads Author), Kari Rust (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.08 avg rating — 159 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Weird Sisters: A Note, a Goat, and a Casserole by Mark David Smith (Goodreads Author), Kari Rust (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 3.76 avg rating — 119 ratings — published 2022 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	At the Rescue Cat Café by Anna Humphrey (Goodreads Author), Kari Rust (Goodreads Author) (illustrator) 4.36 avg rating — 77 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Weird Sisters: A Robin, a Ribbon, and a Lawn Mower (Weird Sisters #2) by Mark David Smith (Goodreads Author), Kari Rust (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 33 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Weird Sisters: A Coop, Some Goop, and a Sandwich (Weird Sisters Detective Agency, 3) by Mark David Smith (Goodreads Author), Kari Rust (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 17 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars