![]() ![]() I enjoy the process of making picture books and feel lucky that Neal and I work together so organically. I love that each book is a completely new blank canvas. What is your favorite thing about being an author/illustrator? There is a real sense of sincere friendship that I find totally endearing. That’s a tough question! I suppose what has surprised me most is the tendency in publishing for people to consider each other family. What surprised you the most working as an author/illustrator? ![]() While my books are quite varied, I think they are all, at their core, about empathy, love, and friendship. What inspires you to create picture books?Įverything! But I am mostly inspired by the human condition. He’s been my editor for every one of my books - we're now working on my 21st book together. I was extremely fortunate to have met Neal Porter - my editor and publishing soulmate - almost immediately after I began looking for a publisher. How many years have you been in publishing? My husband and I have a home in Rockville Centre, Long Island, and an apartment in Manhattan, New York. ![]()
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