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Saturday, May 10, 2014 10:54:27 PM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Mother's Day Illustrations:
Kristi said, "They feed us, cuddle us, read to us, teach us, and rub sunscreen on our bald baby heads. In honor of Mother's Day, here are a bunch of illustrations of moms from some of my books.PRETTY MINNIE IN PARISDO YOU LOVE ME MORE? DO YOU LOVE ME MORE?DO..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:18:31 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Together:
Kristi said, "From the picture book, THE GOODBYE CANCER GARDEN,written by Janna Matthies, illustrated by Kristi ValiantBreast Cancer Awareness Month is coming up. Experts estimate that 1 out of every 8 women born today will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:18:31 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled PENGUIN CHA-CHA coloring page:
Kristi said, "I've created coloring sheets and activities to go with my new picture book, PENGUIN CHA-CHA.You can download a free Penguin Cha-Cha Storytime Kit to use with your child at home or with a whole group of kids in a bookstore, library, or..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:18:31 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Reading at Home is Important:
Kristi said, "Dancing with a reader at Family Literacy DayLast night I was the keynote speaker for the Dubois County Family Literacy Day. It gave me a chance to talk to parents about the importance of books in the home and how they can interact with their kids..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:18:31 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled "Gobble Up Books this Thanksgiving" Coloring Page:
Kristi said, "Time for another turkey coloring sheet. May God bless your Thanksgiving!"
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:18:31 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Advent Calendar:
Kristi said, "For an Advent calendar this year, I used a cute idea from My Little Bookcase. I wrapped up 25 children's picture books about Christmas and Jesus' birthday. Each night, my little girls will open one and we'll all read it together. I love..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:18:31 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Growing your Picture Book Portfolio:
Kristi said, "When I first graduated from art school, I illustrated for the educational market for years. My goal was to illustrate trade picture books - ones with hard covers and dust jackets that you find at bookstores like Barnes & Noble. I was..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:18:31 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Cover reveal for PRETTY MINNIE IN PARIS:
Kristi said, "The cover has been revealed for the picture book I illustrated, PRETTY MINNIE IN PARIS, written by Danielle Steel. It'll be published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers in Oct, 2014. Ooh la la!This was such a fun book to illustrate,..." more
Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:46:03 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Penguin Cha-Cha Book Launch:
Kristi said, "Today was the Book Launch Party for PENGUIN CHA-CHA at my local Barnes & Noble. What a toe-tapping, knee-knocking, rocking good time!My dashing penguin companion made sure all was ready.A wonderful local bakery, Fresh Baked by Tracy, made..." more
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 2:41:39 PM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled New Books!:
Kristi said, "Oh, how I love opening a box of new books that I've illustrated and getting to see and touch the real book in person!WILLA BEAN TO THE RESCUE arrived and she's as cute and funny as ever. Over the weekend, we hosted an SCBWI Picture Book Day..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 5:43:34 PM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Hidden:
Kristi said, "I illustrated this for the book, STAR BUBBLE TROUBLE, by Cecelia Galante, published by Random House. It's an early chapter book that has about 20 black & white illustrations inside the book plus a full color cover.Chapter books are a lot of fun..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:07:34 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday - Swim
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:07:34 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled The Next Big Thing:
Kristi said, "The Next Big Thing is a blog hop that was started in Australia and has gone global. The object is to bring awareness to authors and illustrators and their current work. Thank you, Leeza Hernandez, for tagging me! I'll answer the 10 questions about..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:07:34 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Sweet:
Kristi said, "My daughter had her very first dance recital a few weeks ago. It was super sweet! This is part of a painting I did of her and the other 4 little gals in her class in their bunny ballet costumes."
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:07:33 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Children:
Kristi said, "From a picture book I illustrated called DO YOU LOVE ME MORE?"
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:07:33 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Trailer for PENGUIN CHA-CHA:
Kristi said, "Below is my book trailer for my picture book, PENGUIN CHA-CHA! A book trailer is like a movie trailer giving a glimpse of what the story is about and hopefully it'll make you interested in reading the book. The book is available for pre-order from..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:07:33 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled International SCBWI Conference in LA:
Kristi said, "Thank you, Lin and Steve, for creating SCBWI! I drew Lin Oliver, Steve Mooser, and their grandbabies in my Penguin Cha-Cha book to thank them for the marketing grant for that book and all SCBWI has done to help me with my career. Last..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:07:33 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Swag giveaway:
Kristi said, "My picture book, Penguin Cha-Cha, comes out in 2 weeks, and I have some fun swag for you! If you pre-order the book from online or your local bookstore, send me a self-addressed, stamped envelope and I'll stuff your envelope with a signed..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:07:33 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday: Rescue
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:07:33 AM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Penguin Cha-Cha Release Day:
Kristi said, "Today is my Book Release Day! Penguin Cha-Cha has hit the store shelves. Send me a photo if you find my book in your store or library. I'll be heading to Barnes & Noble tonight to see it there in the wild!Dance on over to Tara Lazar's blog to..." more
Sunday, September 28, 2014 4:39:13 PM
Kristi Valiant wrote a blog post titled Like my Facebook author page:
Kristi said, "Ok, I have to admit I don't remember to blog very often. I'm much more active on my Facebook author page, and so I invite you to come interact over there: https://www.facebook.com/kvaliant"