About J.H. Everett
J.H. Everett is a visual storyteller, writer, and creativity expert. His book series, HAUNTED HISTORIES, is published with Christy Ottaviano Books/ Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. Everett has created concept illustrations for the Jim Henson Company, as well as concept covers for Scholastic. He is currently illustrating IZZY AND THE CANDY MONSTER, for the MMJ Foundation Press. His illustr... More
J.H. Everett's Blog: J.H. Everett-Visual Storyteller, Writer, and Creativity Expert - Recent Posts
| 8/24/2011 | Studio Five Show Officially Up! (0 Comments )
 Studio Five's show is officially up at the Thacher Gallery, San Francisco! The giant posters are going up!! It is so fun to watch all this stuff happen. Thank you to Tom, Glori, and all the rest of the gallery staff. You are all amazing. |
| 3/17/2011 | Having some fun with new Characters! (0 Comments )
One of my favorite all time artists is Bill Peet. This is one of my new characters, DUNK, based on Peet's style. I have enjoyed his approach to kid's books for many, many years. The idea of stretch and squash animation style coupled with... Read the rest of this post |
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Books 1 - 4 of 18 from J.H. Everett's bookshelf, View all 18 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||||
| 1. Something Wicked This Way Comes (Mass Market Paperback) Author: Ray Bradbury Publisher: Avon |
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| J.H. Everett said: I am re-reading this again while I am working on an illustration for the Ray Bradbury event. This book is simply one of my favorites... hands down. tags: Ray Bradbury , Sci-Fi , children's books , I'm reading | |||||
| 2,195 Reviews | |||||
| 2. Little Nemo in Slumberland: So Many Splendid Sundays! (Hardcover) Author: Winsor McCay Publisher: Sunday Press Books |
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| J.H. Everett said: Read anything by Winsor McCay...anything. Just look at it. You think you came up with something really original? Nope. He already did it. But, if you look at his stuff, you will see how a master inter...more tags: I'm reading , I read , Inspired me , I recommend | |||||
| 32 Reviews | |||||
| 3. In the Night Kitchen (Caldecott Collection) (Hardcover) Author: Maurice Sendak Illustrator: Maurice Sendak Publisher: HarperCollins |
Ages 4-8 |
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| J.H. Everett said: This Sendak inspired me to read all of Sendak's influences - including Winsor McCay. My own work on children's literature became truly changed upon the epiphanies reached through the journey of tak...more tags: I read , Inspired me , I'm reading , I wish I illustrated! , Picture books , children | |||||
| 532 Reviews | |||||
| 4. Where the Wild Things Are (Hardcover) Author: Maurice Sendak Illustrator: Maurice Sendak Publisher: HarperCollins |
Ages 4-8 |
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| J.H. Everett said: What is there to say? It set an entirely new watermark for the entire industry. The movie was great (IMHO) and has stirred up a bit of muck just like the book originally did. Good for Jones! Read it, ...more tags: Inspired me , I read , I recommend , I wish I illustrated! , Picture books , children | |||||
| 5,905 Reviews | |||||
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Comment by Ahmad Amani on 9/7/2010 at 5:58 AM:
Hello
I am happy of see your web
I’m a children’s writer from Iran
read and enjoy of a children’s story of Eastern
“math city” story
a story for publish
a part of story:
Warning: Warning:
To all honorable number... more
I am happy of see your web
I’m a children’s writer from Iran
read and enjoy of a children’s story of Eastern
“math city” story
a story for publish
a part of story:
Warning: Warning:
To all honorable number... more
Comment by James Messer on 8/8/2010 at 9:57 AM:
Hey Everette! :) hope your well!
Just dropping but seems we login at different times!
Well talk soon
James
Hey Everette! :) hope your well!
Just dropping but seems we login at different times!
Well talk soon
James
Comment by J.H. Everett Everett on 6/14/2010 at 3:36 PM:
Thanks, Dawn! Look forward to reading your new book!
Ev
Thanks, Dawn! Look forward to reading your new book!
Ev
Comment by Dawn Davies on 11/8/2009 at 12:55 AM:
Hi JH, good luck with your new projects, and yes finding time to do all is soooooooooooo hard hehe, I am having the same problem, phew I get my new book out next week, yippee I will have a copy in my hands, lol its been a long road, and I consider myself very lucky to have received this book offer, ... more
Thanks J.H. Everett for accepting my invite!