1. The Mountain that Loved a Bird is a wonderful book written by Alice McLerran. Alice and I have been good friends since we worked together on the international edition 6 or 7 years ago. The book has now been published in Chinese, Turkish, Lebanese, 12 different languages in India as well as English. Simon and Schuster no longer hold the rights for the book in North America.
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  2. I think that those who write and illustrate their own work are some of the most fortunate in the publishing industry, but they are a unique and rare breed. It is not easy to find a supportive group for both of these creative talents.
    Most authors join crit groups, where other writers can share in the task of commenting and critiquing on each other's books and articles. An inspiring chemistry that also provides skilled and valuable critiques is not easy to find - I have been in a number of them. My current group is very valuable to me and we have managed to maintain a core of writers for over 2 years now, people who have never met each other in 'real' life. We live all over North America, thousands of miles apart.
    Many illustrators can join list serves where the business of book illustration is discussed, with tips, publisher updates, and camaraderie in a business where many people work in isolated settings.
    But to have those who both write and illustrate in one place is a rare occasion indeed. The Manic Network is just such a place, run by dedicated SCBWI member Michelle Munger. She was kind enough to conduct an interview with me recently which I always appreciate. Check it out.
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What a Tree Has Seen
What a Tree Has Seen
What a Tree Has Seen
Santillana USA
The Ice Berries
The Ice Berries
The Ice Berries
Puffin Book of Bedtime Stories
The Mountain that Loved a Bird
The Mountain that Loved a Bird
The Mountain that Loved a Bird
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The Mountain that Loved a Bird (Chinese Edition)
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Rat Race
Rat Race
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The Everything Tarot Book
The Everything Tarot Book
The Everything Tarot Book
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