The Missouri chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators recently held a contest to design a banner for their upcoming Fall conference.  The winning banner will be featured on materials distributed throughout the event.  The theme for the 2013 MOSCBWI conference in November is "Follow Your Dream."  While my design did not win, it was fun to participate nonetheless.  You can see fellow MOSCBWI member Dayne Sislen's beautiful winning design on her website.

 

 

I am currently working on a new project with Becky Schantz, 

author of "Mommy, How Many Numbers Are There?"  

Here's a sneak preview...

To commemorate Spring, I took an old friend and made him new again.

 

Spring.  A new beginning...

 It is as hot as a firecracker outside.

Hope you have a bang-up day.

This little guy has been around quite awhile and I still cannot get his eyeglass lenses right.  Every St. Patrick's Day I tweak him.  He will probably show up again next year, maybe sporting RayBans, or better yet, contacts.

Wishing you the luck of the Irish on this St. Patrick's Day.

The snow has returned.  Wishing all a Happy Valentine's Day.