Susan Kathleen Hartung, Illustrator

Brooklyn, MI

email: mailbox@susanhartung.com
website: www.susanhartung.com

Books [all titles are picture books]
Christmas Mouseling written by Dori Chaconas (Viking, 2005)
Where's the Poop written by Julie Markes (HarperCollins, 2004)
One Leaf Rides the Wind written by Celeste Davidson Mannis (Viking, 2002)
Rag Baby written by Karyn Henley (Tyndale, 2002)
The Little Spider written by Sigmund Brouwer (Tyndale, 2001)
One Dark Night written by Hazel Hutchins (Viking, 2001)
Dear Juno written by Soyung Pak (Viking, 1999)
and numerous educational books

Awards, Merits & Honors

• One Leaf Rides the Wind (Viking)
  a Junior Library Guild selection 2002
• One Dark Night (Viking)
  CBC Children's Choice book for 2002
• Dear Juno (Viking)
  Ezra Jack Keats Award 2000
  Children's Literature Choice Award 2000
  Paterson Prize for Young People 2000
  The Society of Illustrators "The Original Art" Exhibition 1999
  National Council of Teachers of English Notable Children's Book 1999
  Junior Library Guild selection 1999
  Nest Literary Classics selection 1999
  After School KidzLit selection 2001
  Society of Illustrator's 43rd Exhibition & Annual Publication 2001

Programs
"Career Day" style presentation with Q&A - High School only - prefer classroom size groups

Program discusses: what an illustrator does, what sort of skills you need, the truth about being freelance/self employed, the difference between Children's Book illustration and other forms of illustration, the rewards of being a children's book illustrator. Session is accompanied by examples of the artist work and is generally followed by a Q&A period.

Industry/professional - conferences & lectures for illustrators - available to speak on a wide range of topics such as:

• Portfolio Basics - for aspiring illustrators - prefer groups of 50 or less
• Program Topics: Content do's & don'ts, good vs. bad presentation, the goal of a portfolio - it's not just for getting a job, Q&A period.
• Self Promotion - for aspiring & fledgling illustrators - prefer groups of 50 or less
  Program topics: Do's & Don'ts for getting noticed, building a mailing list from the ground up, Who, what, where, when, - what information should you be keeping track of and why, How to create a highly effective mailer, The "Portfolio Blitz" or how to get your portfolio through the door, Q&A period.
• Making a Book - an Illustrators perspective - general interest - presentation suitable for large groups
  Program topics: a step-by-step look at the artists experiences from getting "The" phone call, to seeing the book on the shelf of a Barnes & Noble, and beyond.

Fees: range from $300 up - honorariums considered

Speaker Availability: Call

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