I was invited as an speaker at NCTE2016 (Atlanta) and made a presentation with this German author/illustrator Torben Kuhlman. And had a book signing at Random House booth #412
Thank you RandomHouseKids!
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Babies Need Words Every Day
ALSC (The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of ALA, has launched a new public-awareness campaign called "Babies Need Words Every Day: Talk, Read, Sing, Play." Eight gorgeous posters feathering Il Sung Na's artwork are now available to download for FREE on the ALSC website. http://www.ala.org/alsc/babiesneedwords Each poster includes a simple, fun activity to help mothers communicate with their little ones.
The ALSC states that the campaign is “designed to help parents and caregivers understand the importance of enriching communication with their babie…The campaign is kicking off with free and customizable resources that offer caregivers instant, fun ways to boost their children’s language base and build all-important pathways for learning.”
Group event at Books of Wonder, NY
August picturebook bonanza with Il Sung Na, Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Sujean Rim and Brendan Murphy.
Sunday, August 16th at 1 pm.
At Books of Wonder
ALA in San Francisco
I went to ALA in San Francisco in June with Random House people.
I did my book signing and I watched a big Caldecott Awards speeches.
First Star for Welcome Home, Bear
WELCOME HOME, BEAR
A Book of Animal Habitats
Author: Il Sung Na
Illustrator: Il Sung Na
Publisher: Knopf
Publication Date: July 7, 2015
ISBN ( Hardcover ): 978-0-385-75375-3
The text is spare, usually only a sentence on each spread, but carefully and engagingly written. Listeners can't help but sympathize with Bear in his frustration and rejoice when he finds the place that's "just where he wanted to be."
To view the full review
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/il-sung-na-2/welcome-home-bear/