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"What's Your Things?" Meet London Book Designer - Rachel Lawston
What Does A Book Designer Do?
Most of us don’t have all the skills required to complete a first-rate book, and it takes admitting that for me. This month, I’m featuring Rachel Lawston of Lawston Design, London, England who is my professional book designer. Unless you know a lot about the technical In-Design program, I highly recommend hiring someone with experience for this work. Click on her link above to read more about her. Read the blog to the end for great Valentine’s Day crafts and a lesson on Leap Year too.
Kids: What Rachel does is take an author’s words and the illustrator’s pictures and put them together with nice type styles and arrangement to make a nice-looking book.
Always remember, NEVER BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP!
I asked Rachel a few questions including what she would tell her 7-year old self. I invite you in to click to read more. Share this with your kids. Thanks!
Arts Integration in School: 10 Reasons Why It's So Important
Why the arts? Take a look at 10 reasons why the arts are so important for child development inside.
And, regarding the visual arts, to me, the best picture books have outstanding art. Sometimes, simple is good. Sometimes very detailed is better. (Kids love to find things hidden on the pages.) I prefer traditional watercolor and ink, myself, but there are some really good digital artists that can enhance a great traditional piece.
See great art, get ideas for doing art with your kids, learn who won the November giveaway, and other news…