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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!
"Do What You Love" Meet New Zealand Author Jonathan Gunson
This year I’m going to feature special people who have been inspirational in my writing life-in no particular order. For January, I’d like to introduce you to Jonathan Gunson: author, illustrator, indie publisher of the “Goggles” series, and TV producer. I asked him one question: “What would you tell your elementary school-aged self?” Here’s his answer:
Short and Sweet from 1780: Kids Love to Make and Eat these Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Not to inundate you with tons of information this month, because I know you’re busier than ever, but I want to share this recipe with you. It’s been handed down through generations for 289 years! It MUST be great, right? Click to get the recipe and latest news, including our December winner. Click to read more…
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