BookHuddle with Readgab
Welcome to Book Huddle with Readgab where you get to hear from authors of children's books and others having to do with children's literacy. We chat not only about what inspired these amazing authors, but also time relevant themes in their books and how kids can benefit from these themes. Each guest also recommends one of their favorite children's books at the end of the episode so you will constantly be building a wonderful list of books for the kids in your life.
BookHuddle with Readgab
86: Accidentally Becoming an Illustrator with Carmen Mok
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Chapters
00:00 Meet illustrator Carmen Mok
02:48 How did Carmen Mok get into illustrating books
05:15 What made Carmen want to stay in illustration?
08:39 Carmen’s process from start to finish for when her illustrations are in a published work
12:16 How the art directors feedback effects Carmen’s illustrations
13:53 After Carmen receives the manuscript what does she do to enhance the story through illustrations?
15:14 What is Carmen’s hope that readers notice about images throughout Orris and Timble?
17:26 Working with Kate DiCamillo
19:56 One of Carmen’s favorite images she created for Orris and Timble
22:17 Has anything surprised Carmen in her journey as an illustrator?
25:10 How does Carmen continue to grow as an artist?
30:38 What is next for creator Carmen Mok?
28:40 Carmen’s book recommendation