About Don
I'm the illustrator of more than 25 trade and educational books for children. As a writer, I'm also a recipient of Lee & Low Books New Voices Honor. The Austin Chronicle describes my writing like this: '...an articulate and funny voice…with more insight and humor than any commentator in town.' I'm also Des Moines, Iowa, native, currently residing in Austin, Texas, where I work as a graphics rep... More
Don's Blog: Devas T. Rants and Raves! - Recent Posts
| 2/3/2010 | Thankfully, I'm still working (4 Comments )
I haven't posted any work lately, so here goes. The above illustration is for the Effa Manley book that I finished last September. I recently received color proofs, and I'm happy with how the book is turning out. It will publish with HarperCollins... Read the rest of this post |
| 1/31/2010 | SCBWI Destination Publication 2010 Conference (8 Comments )
(Photo borrowed from author Jo Whittemore's Facebook page, and thanks to the mother-in-law for my favorite sweater.)The Austin SCBWI Destination Publication 2010 conference was a total success. The speakers were topnotch. The organizers were... Read the rest of this post |
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| Don's Published Works | Ages | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books 1 - 4 of 13 from Don's published works, View all 13 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Zoom: A Book of Things That Go (Board book, 2008) Author: Jennifer Frantz Illustrator: Don Tate, Gene Vosough |
Ages 4-8 | 01/01/2008 | |
| 2. I Am My Grandpa's Enkelin (Hardcover, 2007) Author: Walter Wangerin Illustrator: Don Tate |
Ages 4-8 | 12/15/2007 | |
| 3. Summer Sun Risin' (Library Binding, 2005) Author: W. Nikola-Lisa Illustrator: Don Tate |
Ages 4-8 | 02/2005 | |
| 4. Summer Sun Risin' (Paperback, 2005) Author: W. Nikola-Lisa Illustrator: Don Tate |
Ages 4-8 | 02/2005 | |
Profile Comments
Comment by Jenni Derfoldy on 7/4/2009 5:09:05 PM:
It is still a bit of a tickle for me to find authors and illustrators in different places. Glad to find you here on JF as well. I feel like I am being granted access to a multitude of very talented "silent" mentors. Your illustrations are inspiring and your blog is thought provoking. I look forward ... more
Comment by Evelyn Simon on 2/24/2009 8:13:30 PM:
Hello Don, and thanks for being my friend. Don't you have a myspace page?
Hello Don, and thanks for being my friend. Don't you have a myspace page?
Comment by eric graham on 9/3/2008 2:10:51 PM:
What's deal don? Check out my new cartoon "In the Mind of Bobbee Bee"
What's deal don? Check out my new cartoon "In the Mind of Bobbee Bee"
Comment by aaron pocock on 6/21/2008 8:09:33 AM:
Beautiful art Don, Well done with such a great career.
All the best, Aaron.
Beautiful art Don, Well done with such a great career.
All the best, Aaron.





