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Tuesday, February 16, 2016 3:38:51 PM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled LA MADRE GOOSE: Cover Reveal and Pre-order Links:
Juana said, "It’s official! I’m back to blogging. With LA MADRE GOOSE being released on July 19th, and more books coming after that one, the blog will be the best place to stay updated with my publishing news. Come back often or subscribe to the..." more
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 8:59:57 AM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled Book Announcement: ALMA:
Juana said, "I’m excited to share fantastic news to start off 2016! I’m over the moon, thrilled, elated to share the news that Candlewick will be publishing my first book as an author-illustrator. My picture book, entitled ALMA, will be out Fall..." more
Friday, September 25, 2015 1:29:01 PM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled Book Announcement: “La Princesa and the Pea”:
Juana said, "I’m delighted to share that I’ll be working with Susan Kochan and Cecilia Yung once again on my next picture book! LA PRINCESA AND THE PEA by Susan Middleton Elya, will be coming from Penguin in 2017! > Stay updated: email | rss |..." more
Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:27:24 PM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled LA MADRE GOOSE: Sneak Peek:
Juana said, "So thrilled to share a sneak peek at an illustration from my first picture book with Penguin Young Readers, LA MADRE GOOSE. The illustrations will be leaving the studio soon. I can’t wait for this book to be out in the world! LA MADRE..." more
Friday, September 26, 2014 7:45:07 AM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled IBBY Honour List 2014 + Giveaway:
Juana said, "Last Monday (September 15), I woke up to the news that “Dana’s Trip” made the IBBY Honour List 2014 for Illustration. The diplomas were handed by the President during the IBBY International Congress held this year in Mexico City..." more
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 1:27:28 AM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled Book Announcement: “La Madre Goose”:
Juana said, "Good news are to be shared with friends! And I can share with you all, that I’ll be illustrating LA MADRE GOOSE written by Susan Middleton Elya and published by G.P.Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, and imprint of Penguin. Like the..." more
Friday, May 2, 2014 3:09:28 PM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled Middle Grade Character Studies:
Juana said, "I was recently working on some character studies geared towards middle grade. The characters were *almost* 12 years old. I’ve mostly worked on younger Picture Book age characters before, so there was some testing to do. In the image below,..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:52:26 AM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled A Mini-Interview with Marta Altes:
Juana said, "Welcome to our first interview for the 2013 November Mini-Interviews. I’m starting by introducing you to the work of the Spanish author-illustrator, Marta Altés. Marta has a fun, loose style. I found her work online a year ago and immediately..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:52:26 AM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled A Mini-Interview with Yuyi Morales:
Juana said, "Hello again! Welcome to our second week of the 2013 November Mini-Interviews. This week, I have the huge pleasure to bring you the most wonderful author-illustrator, Yuyi Morales. I am fascinated with Yuyi’s work. Completely. Utterly. Needless..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:52:26 AM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled A Mini-Interview with Brian Won:
Juana said, "Welcome to our third week of the 2013 November Mini-Interviews. This week, I have invited an author-illustrator whose work I love. The most wonderful Brian Won. I saw Brian’s work for the first time at Lost Weekend 2012. Brian was a Mentee..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:52:26 AM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled A Mini-Interview with Zachariah OHora:
Juana said, "Hello again! Happy Thanksgiving week! Welcome back to week four of our 2013 November Mini-Interviews. People, it’s time to celebrate! I have here with me the most talented Zachariah OHora. The first time I saw Zach’s work I was at a..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:52:26 AM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled Last Week of Mini-Interviews:
Juana said, "It’s time for our Mini-Interview Series Grand Finale! For the past 3 years, we have interviewed Illustrators and Author-Illustrators. It has been a fantastic opportunity while we have shared them with you. We are seeing busier times in our..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:52:25 AM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled A Mini-Interview with Sophie Blackall:
Juana said, "Welcome back to our Mini-Interview Grand Finale Week! Today I have with me the author-illustrator Sophie Blackall. I have lost count of how many times I have read, looked, open and closed “Are You Awake?”. Sophie brilliantly wrote and..." more
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 12:30:33 PM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled The November Mini-Interviews 2013:
Juana said, "The 2013 Mini-Interviews are back with more interviews, more guests, and more weeks! Our focus for 2013: Author-Illustrators! For this year, we have 21 Picture Book Authors-Illustrators visiting our blogs. Once again, we will be hosting the..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:20:32 PM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled Banner Health:
Juana said, "During the Banner Ironwood Medical Center event. Banner Health has launched a new program to get a Mobile Health Unit to schools. The “Banner Children’s Healthmobile” will travel throughout the Valley to provide primary care to..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:20:32 PM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday Farewell:
Juana said, "The Three Little Pigs Penelope Dullaghan has decided to leave Illustration Friday. It is sad to see her go but I’m excited to see what she does next! She created a fantastic community where so many of us illustrators started getting the..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:20:32 PM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled 12 Months in 60 Seconds:
Juana said, "Give me 60 seconds. I know you have them. I’ll tell you what I’ve been up to during these last 12 months. Ready? Here we go: 1 One More Chair. Yes, we added a high chair to our dining room, a crib to the bedroom, a bouncer to my studio..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:20:32 PM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled How to Put a Children’s Illustrator Portfolio Together:
Juana said, "Spring is finally here and that can only mean Conference Season has started! With that in mind, I thought I would write a Blog Post Series about The Craft of Portfolio Making. Today we will focus on the making of the Physical Portfolio. We will be..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:20:32 PM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled Mentee Portfolio vs. Grand Prize Winner Portfolio:
Juana said, "Hi again! The Craft of Portfolio Making – Post #2 is here! Last week, we worked on putting together your brand new Physical Portfolio on the post “How to Put a Children’s Illustrator Portfolio Together”. Today, I will try to..." more
Thursday, March 3, 2016 4:08:53 PM
Juana Martinez-Neal wrote a blog post titled Book Announcement: “Swashby and the Sea”:
Juana said, "So much to be excited about in this announcement! Beth Ferry‘s manuscript of SWASHBY AND THE SEA is beyond beautiful, and I get to work with Kate O’Sullivan and the fine folks at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. I can-not-wait to dive into..." more