Eliza Wheeler's Blog, page 6
August 15, 2019
BRAVE makes B&N’s Best PBs List
WHEN YOU ARE BRAVE made Barnes and Noble’s “Best New Picture Books of 2019…so far”. That’s pretty cool if you were to ask me! Check out the list:
June 20, 2019
ALA Conference 2019
I’m headed to the American Library Association conference this weekend to meet librarians and sign give-away copies of books. Maybe I’ll see you there? Sat JUNE 22, 2019: —————————-9-10 am Signing my not-yet-released pb HOME IN THE WOODS (+art prints!) at the Penguin Random House booth (#1805)12-12:30 pm Signing the board book of WHEREVER YOU GO at the Little Brown Books booth (1137)
May 8, 2019
Interview on Picturebooking Podcast
It’s a rainy spring day in Minnesota–very good for podcast listening. I love the in-depth conversations with children’s book makers on Picturebooking Podcast, so I was extremely honored to be invited on! Nick Patton and I have a long talk about WHEN YOU ARE BRAVE, my coming second self-authored book HOME IN THE WOODS, and, always my favorite topic, process. Listen here>> https://picturebooking.libsyn.com/eli... And if you’re like me and like to listen to a few …
March 7, 2019
Picture Books Are Not Easy To Write
I recently attended a wonderful opening exhibit at the University of Minnesota’s Andersen Library, The ABC of It , which has hundreds of children’s book treasures—original artwork from Poky Little Puppy, Millions of Cats, Goodnight Moon, Maurice Sendak, Tomi dePaola, Beatrix Potter…oh, and an 18 foot replica of the Goodnight Moon bedroom (!)—on display. If you have a chance, I highly recommend visiting the exhibit (going on through 6/14/19). The event included a talk with curator Lisa …
February 28, 2019
WHEN YOU ARE BRAVE released!
“Dazzling…a sweet lesson on how to glow from the inside out.” ―Kirkus Reviews by Pat Zietlow Miller Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler An inspiring picture book affirmation about having courage even in difficult times, because some days, when everything around you seems scary, you have to be brave. Saying goodbye to neighbors. Worrying about new friends. Passing through a big city. Seeing a dark road ahead. In these moments, a young girl feels small and quiet and alone. But when …
WHEN YOU ARE BRAVE releases on March 5th!
by Pat Zietlow Miller Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler An inspiring picture book affirmation about having courage even in difficult times, because some days, when everything around you seems scary, you have to be brave. Saying goodbye to neighbors. Worrying about new friends. Passing through a big city. Seeing a dark road ahead. In these moments, a young girl feels small and quiet and alone. But when she breathes deeply and looks inside herself, a hidden spark of courage appears, …
September 26, 2018
New Book Release by Arthur Yorinks and Maurice Sendak
Last week was the release of Arthur Yorinks’ new book, PRESTO AND ZESTO IN LIMBOLAND, which is his lost collaboration with Maurice Sendak. The book launch held at the New York Public Library looked fabulous, one worthy of the author and illustrator. I so wish I could have made the trip in person to celebrate with the Sendak Fellowship family! In May 2017, I had the honor of spending a month on the former farm …
September 24, 2018
My SCBWI LA National Conference Keynote
Last month I attended the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators summer conference in Los Angeles, and was invited there by Lin Oliver to give my first keynote speech for one of their national conferences. It was an incredible honor to be invited, and it marked a big milestone for me as an SCBWI member (and also as an introvert). I recall years of sitting in the audience at these conferences and while listening …
June 21, 2018
Prints for sale!
This has been a long time coming… I have had numerous requests for prints of my illustrations from book fans, and they are now here. Find prints of my children’s book art at: Society6: Eliza Wheeler You can choose from a variety of sizes, frames, and other various gifts for teachers, family, and yourself. A huge thank you is owed to my husband, Adam, who has been working on getting the shop set up. We …
November 21, 2017
Amazon Best Books 2017
THE POMEGRANATE WITCH made the Amazon’s ‘Best children’s books of 2017′ list — and to make it extra sweet, it sits alongside illustrator friends’ books; THE ANTLERED SHIP by The Fan Brothers, and THE BOOK OF MISTAKES by Corinna Luyken. Congrats to all! Check out the full list here: Amazon.com: Best Children’s Books of 2017
