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K. L. Darnell, Illustrator
East Lansing, MI e-mail: kate AT kldarnell DOT com Website: http://www.kldarnell.com/
Books Illustrations featured in seven books in a series of state readers, including The Michigan Reader and The American Reader by Kathi-jo Wargin (Sleeping Bear Press). Illustrations in collections of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. My Piggy Bank, written by Tom Lewis, Sleeping Bear Press, 2003. Treasures of the Heart, written by Alice Ann Miller, Sleeping Bear Press, 2003. Hannah
and the Homunculus, written by Kurt Hassler, Sleeping Bear Press, 2001. Fibblestax, written by Devin Scillian, Sleeping Bear Press, 2000. Programs: For Adults: Conferences, Arts Organizations and Presentations for Teachers. Hands-on workshops in Colored Pencil technique and Calligraphy. For Children: School visits, Library visits, Bookstore visits
and other Community Literacy Events. Program
Description: Kate's presentations generally describe
the process of creating the "visual story" including the importance of reading, research and even the math involved
in planning and illustrating a book. Her experience illustrating a wide range of subjects, for adults as well as children,
allows her to show the differences and similarities between illustrating fiction and nonfiction, She can tailor her
talk to the age range of her audience and the time allowed. For older students, she can also talk about art careers. Group size: Prefers smaller groups - no more than 2 or 3 classes or 60-80 children at a time. Fees: Starting
at $100 for a single one-hour presentation and $500 for a full school day (travel and perhaps accommodation expenses may be
added). Please visit http://www.kldarnell.com/ for a School Visit Worksheet including current fees, and to contact Kate for more information. Availability: Kate is available throughout the year. Brochure: Please visit http://www.kldarnell.com to learn more about Kathryn Darnell, her illustration work and her presentations.
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