In celebration of the Million Man March 15-year anniversary, author Kelly Starling Lyons embarks on a two-week virtual tour, which will highlight her book ONE MILLION MEN and ME (Just Us Books). The tour includes interviews about the book, information about Kelly’s writing life, guest posts and many other surprises.
Today I have the pleasure of hosting the tour here on my blog with an interview of Peter Ambush, the illustrator for ONE MILLION MEN and ME.
Peter is an award-winning fine artist and illustrator. His portfolio includes artwork for newspapers, greeting cards, book jackets and children’s books. While I’m a fan of his commercial art, it’s his fine art – specifically his portraiture work -- that blows me away. They are simply stunning.
I’m honored to host this interview with Peter:
Don: The Million Man March came to symbolize unity, atonement and brotherhood among African American men. Can you talk about how these principles manifest in your own life?
Peter: Being
Great interview! Thank you both.
I especially like your outlook, "I'm not stuck in one place waiting for winds to blow my way."
Don, thanks so much for being part of the tour. Great interview! Peter, thank you for giving us a peek into your world. Everywhere I go, people tell me how much they love the illustrations. You did a wonderful job.
I've been following this blog tour for a few days and have enjoyed all the interviews thus far. I loved learning more about the story through the illustrator's POV. Nicely done!
Congrats to everyone involved in this book. What a great job!
Gwen and Donna, thanks so much for stopping by.