Fan Mail

Who doesn’t love fan mail? It’s one of the best parts of the job. You’re at home. The mailman comes. Instead of a handful of bills and a flyer for 40% off chimney cleaning, you get a big envelope filled with love and appreciation. It’s kinda awesome!

Let me share some awesome with you.

In addition to the action and energy here, I love that the artist has drawn himself in the art.  This means I’ve done my job.  I’ve created a character and a world that the reader wants to participate in.  Love it!

NinjaDrawing2016

 

This young artist drew a ninja on her Thank You note, then added that it was much more difficult than she thought it was going to be.  :)

 

NinjasHard

 

This my favorite.  This note speaks directly to my presentation, not my work.  Kids, like many adults, are often under the misconception that because a picture book is shorter  and intended for a younger audience, that it is, therefore, easier to make.  I stress to the students how hard I work on the writing, how many drafts I do, and the time I put into it.  And then, I talk to them about all the different aspects it takes to compose art that helps tell a story.

TYbooksnotsimple

 

This next one is unique because it’s not a picture of one of my characters, it’s me! This lovely student drew me giving my presentation to the class.  I’m holding a microphone and the kids are sitting on little chairs and looking at my Power Point presentation on the screen.  It’s too much!

Drawing of J. C. Phillipps giving the presentation

 

You guys, I didn’t do a good job.  I did a God job.  From the mouth of babes.  Just saying.

Fan mail God Job