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Creativity Corner: Make a Zine and more!

by: Terry Shay This month I’d like to highlight a fun activity to get kids creating by making their own zine, or small magazine. Illustrator Anna Raff created a graphic...

1 comment | April 12, 2017, 8:00 am

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Creativity Corner – Our Path to Success

I saw a great Dot Day celebration on Twitter and I just had to contact the person who posted it to learn more about their celebration. This project makes me smile so I am happy to share the work of these educators and students.   Read more »

Comment | June 4, 2018, 7:47 am

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Creativity Corner: Soundzabound – Creativity Abounds

Martha Stewart from Soundzabound, a provider of a subscription-based, royalty-free music contacted me to let me hear a new volume of music   Read more »

Comment | July 2, 2018, 8:00 am

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International Dot Day | September 15th

International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009....

Comment | September 13, 2016, 7:22 am

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Creativity Corner: Finding Inspiration

by Terry Shay One great source of creative inspiration throughout the year is the Celebridots website. The Celebridot gallery was inspired when Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech sent me a...

Comment | January 31, 2017, 8:00 am

Creativity Corner: A GIRL NAMED ROSITA

Today's Creativity Corner guest is author Anika Aldamuy Denise to discuss her next book called A GIRL NAMED ROSITA.   Read more »

1 comment | October 28, 2020, 7:00 am

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Creativity Corner: Battle of the Books

by: Terry Shay Ask almost any writer, the best way to be a better writer is to read books. Ask any teacher, the best way to become a better reader...

Comment | March 14, 2017, 6:00 am

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Successful International Dot Day

Now that the dots have settled on another wildly successful Dot Day, I want to extend some thanks to some very important people. Be sure to read to the end.   Read more »

Comment | September 22, 2017, 6:00 am

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Come on up, it’s The 39-Story Treehouse Tour!

Andy and Terry are once again inviting readers to come hang out with them in their astonishing 39-story treehouse (it used to be 13 stories, then 26 stories, but they...

Comment | April 6, 2015, 9:26 am

How Much Money Can You Make Illustrating Children’s Books?

Wondering if you can make enough money as an illustrator to quit your day job? Will Terry answers some of the tough questions illustrators have been asking him and sharing...

Comment | February 7, 2015, 12:00 pm

How To Advertise Your Illustration / Artwork

Will Terry children’s book illustrator talks about the best ways to advertise your work and get noticed by art buyers, clients, editors, and art directors....

Comment | March 30, 2015, 5:45 pm

• Illustrators

#8 Selling Your Fantasy Art at Conventions – Jeff Miracola interview

Will Terry interviews Jeff Miracola, a fantasy artist, about improving your work and selling your art. Find out how Jeff took control of his education and his early career which...

Comment | November 16, 2014, 8:45 am

• We Need Diverse Books

5 Diverse Picture Books for Halloween

Here is a list of 5 diverse picture books for Halloween to enjoy during the spooky season and help you diversify your read alouds.   Read more »

Comment | October 19, 2021, 7:00 am

Making & Marketing children’s ebooks & apps

...Find out the pros and cons of utilizing the new tools verses the old publishing routes. Will Terry breaks down the details so you can decide what’s best for YOU!...

Comment | November 12, 2014, 11:05 am

Digital Painting Warm and Cool Colors (for illustrators)

Getting your colors right is a challenge for most beginning artists. In this video Will Terry explains how to choose appropriate colours for specific areas of your painting. Playing warm...

Comment | November 15, 2015, 12:07 pm

• Animation

Snowy Cabin Speed Painting on iPad Pro in Procreate App

Will Terry uses his iPad Pro with Apple pencil and the Procreate app to create this digital painting....

Comment | January 15, 2016, 10:37 am

KLTV Exclusive

KidLit TV Holiday Children’s Book SPECIAL 2017!

Watch this episode with StoryMakers host Rocco Staino and special guests Karen Ginman, Susannah Richards, and Sandra Farag to get in the Holiday spirit!   Read more »

Comment | November 25, 2017, 8:00 am

Can A Guy Get His Children’s Book Published? – Part 1

Will Terry -children’s book illustrator talks about the difference between illustrating various author’s books vs trying to get his own manuscript and illustrations sold to a publisher. Will has been...

Comment | April 30, 2015, 5:31 am

KidLit Kibbles

Picture Books About Refugees | Biracial Bookworms

These picture books about refugees will facilitate an open dialogue with kids to help them process their emotions and confront bias.   Read more »

Comment | March 28, 2022, 7:01 am

• Spark Your Creativity

Can A Guy Get His Children’s Book Published? – Part 2

Will Terry children’s book illustrator talks about “The safety zone of nothingness”, revising his manuscript, critique groups and advice about how to progress in the creative world of publishing....

Comment | May 7, 2015, 4:07 pm