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Creating I'M BORED: Character Sketches
After reading the unedited manuscript (which I loved!), I was asked to come up with some character sketch ideas for the little girl in the story. Here are just some of the ideas I sent to Justin:...
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I'M BORED character sketches: The Potato
Continuing my series of posts about how I'M BORED was created... In addition to sending Justin some character sketches of the little girl, I also sent him character sketches of the potato: I got a huge...
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First visit to Simon & Schuster in NYC
A continuation of my series of posts about how I'M BORED was created. To catch up, see the post archive. Or you can go back to the Main I'M BORED Homepage. In late 2010, I posted on my Facebook Wall...
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I'M BORED sketches, first passes, pacing & advice for aspiring picture book...
A continuation of my series of posts about how I'M BORED was created. To catch up, see the post archive. Or you can go back to the Main I'M BORED Homepage. After Justin Chanda and I had some...
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Starred review in July 9th, 2012 issue of Publishers Weekly
Love the review of I'M BORED in this week's issue of Publishers Weekly! Click the image above to read the full review, but here's an excerpt: "It looks to be the ultimate ennui smackdown: a...
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I'M BORED Music Video: A Little Girl, A Potato and A BOOK
I'm Bored Music Video (inspired by the new picture book from Simon & Schuster BFYR) from debsanderrol on Vimeo. Only 11 days until I'M BORED is available on the shelves! In celebration, my friend...
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I'M BORED: A Junior Library Guild Selection!
Thank you to the Junior Library Guild for selecting I'M BORED! I've written a blog post about the award and how it helps not only libraries and schools, but also the children's book industry.
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I'M BORED Launches Today, YAAAY!
Can't believe the day is finally here! It's been two years since a rejection turned into a book contract with Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers to illustrate Michael Ian Black's I'M BORED....
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I'M BORED In The Wild September winners picked by the author & illustrator
Thanks to all those who have submitted photos to the I'M BORED In The Wild reader photo gallery so far! Here are just a few: I've mentioned that at the end of September, October, November and...
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Hazel Mitchell's Farmer Sketch with I'M BORED
Thanks to my Pixel Shavings pal Hazel Mitchell for giving me permission to post this illustration. I first saw this on Hazel's FB page, where she wrote: "Having a hard time getting back into a project...
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Simon & Schuster Children's Trade Marketing as I'M BORED characters
Simon & Schuster Children's trade marketing group as I'm Bored characters, "looking bored as called for." From L to R: Nick Elliot (potato), Bernie Cruz (the flamingo), Chrissy Noh (the girl), and...
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I'M BORED in Notable Children's Books Of 2012, The New York Times Sunday Book...
Thanks to The New York Times for including I'M BORED in its list of Notable Children's Books Of 2012! I'm about to head out to find a copy of the print version in Toronto in a few minutes, but wanted...
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How does a picture book get translated into other languages? Simon & Schuster...
Just found out that the French version of I'M BORED is available for ordering online! Check out the cool cover above. I've been enjoying saying "Je m'ennuie" waaay too much since seeing this. I've...
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I'M BORED, GoingVeggie.com and Un-Boring Potatoes
Thanks to Amanda Socci for mentioning I'M BORED in her article for Going Veggie: "Un-Boring Potatoes (and Pomegranate Aioli Recipe)."
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Flowers from I'M BORED readers
A while back, I received the wonderful photo above from Paula Speer White and her students in Arlington, TX, and they gave me permission to post it in my I'M BORED In The Wild gallery. Paula wrote:...
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I'M BORED on a dogsled near Mt-Tremblant, Québec
I went dogsledding in Québec over the March Break, thanks to my mom-in-law and Expedition Wolf. SO MUCH FUN, especially during the downhill bits. Our guide, Olivier: In the photo above, Olivier is...
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Easter Potato Decorating Experiment = FAIL
Ok, it SEEMED like a worthwhile experiment at the time. But look (Flash required): Just doesn't seem quite as festive as colored Easter eggs, does it? Later edit: Ok, I've been told that the...
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