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Hazel Mitchel – Illustrator Interview

Hazel and I go way back, to a time when pocket money was 10p and for that you’d get you a bag of candy as large as your fist;  and London was overrun by wonderful creatures called wombles. Seriously, I … Continue reading

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Imani’s Moon – Perfect Picture Book Friday and GIVE-AWAY

Title: Imani’s Moon Written by: JaNay Brown-Wood Illustrated by: Hazel Mitchell Published by: Charlesbridge, Oct. 14th. 2014 Themes/Topics: Maasai, being little, big dreams Suitable for ages: 6-9 Fiction, 32 pages Awards: winner of the NAESP Picture Book Competition Opening: “Look at tiny Imani!” the other children … Continue reading

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Interview with JaNay Brown-Wood and Hazel Mitchell, creators of Imani’s Moon

One of the fun things of being friends with illustrators is getting sneak-peaks at art spreads before the book is published. I fell in love with this story back last Christmas when Hazel was busy working on the front cover, … Continue reading

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