“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.” WritingFirstsLongArtBookTogetherGamesWaitingPiecesMonthsDirectorsFinalsRoundsContractsI Have LearnedPublicationManuscriptsIllustrationPicture BooksIllustratorsArt Director Author: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.” PeopleBelieveArtHelpingWantedYoungI BelieveKnownYouthHardship Author:Renee Watson
“I teach young people how the arts can be used to stand up against injustice.” PeopleArtYoungUsedTeachInjustice Author:Renee Watson
