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Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:06:04 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Groundhog Day at The Voracious Reader:
Kristin said, "Westchester New York's finest independent children's book store in Larchmont, The Voracious Reader, will be welcoming all Groundhog Day enthusiasts to a story time with me and my book Groundhog Weather School, this Saturday,..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 9:03:01 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled An Original Art Kind of Night:
Kristin said, "I had a wonderful time at the very crowded and very inspired Original Art Show at the Society of Illustrators. My piece hung just above the drink station. I thought it wonderfully appropriate. Tomie dePaola was the guest of honor, receiving a..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 9:03:01 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Workbook's Creative Circus:
Kristin said, "Certainly a departure from the regular creative routine, I had the opportunity to participate in this year's drink & draw event, which was brought about to promote illustrators, watch illustrators work, drink, and witness a spectacle of the..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 9:03:01 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled ABFFE Children's Art Auction:
Kristin said, "American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE) will be holding a Holiday Ebay auction of Children's Art by notable illustrators (click here for their press release). One of my signed giclée prints (shown below) from "Groundhog Weather..." more
Sunday, October 7, 2012 4:35:52 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled 2012 Highlights Illustrators' Party:
Kristin said, "After all the prep work of designing and making our Superhero costumes, updating my book, and illustrating the superhero page, I was ready to go to the Annual Highlights Illustrators' Party. Sort of. On the day of departure, my daughter was getting..." more
Sunday, October 7, 2012 4:35:52 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Original Art Show Official Mailer:
Kristin said, "I just received the general announcement for the opening of The Original Art Show for the Society of Illustrators in New York later this month. Did you? Here's a shot of it so maybe you might like to attend. Look for me and my piece from No..." more
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 1:16:15 AM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Superhero Prep Work: Highlights 2012:
Kristin said, "It is always a big treat to be a part of the Annual Highlights Illustrators' Party. Going requires a bit of prep work, like making costumes for the selected theme, and updating portfolios. This year the theme was Superheroes, and this time,..." more
Monday, October 1, 2012 10:58:14 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled New Spiffy Cards:
Kristin said, "It's been a while since I've carried a business card. Shows just how business savvy I am! So I thought it was time to update my card and start carrying again. In matte finish, double-sided, rounded corners, these babies are not your standard..." more
Friday, August 31, 2012 1:47:27 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Feeling the Butterflies A-fluttering:
Kristin said, "The Society of Illustrators posted the list of artists for the Original Art Show opening in October. I discovered a bevy of respected artists I have admired from afar, and now I am in their company. Before reading the list I felt..." more
Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:01:56 AM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled The Show to See:
Kristin said, "After a summer slumber in blogland, I thought I'd wake things up a bit with a happy announcement. The Society of Illustrators in New York will be hosting their 32nd Annual Original Art Show this October. For those who do not know, here's a bit about..." more
Friday, April 13, 2012 1:08:29 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Just a Week Away:
Kristin said, "The NESCBWI (or the North Eastern Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators...phew!), a regional division of the SCBWI, is hosting the 2012 "Keeping It Real" Conference in Springfield, MA. The weekend-long series of workshops is for..." more
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 10:19:35 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Highlighting an Honor:
Kristin said, "For the past couple days, I had been receiving delivery attempt notices from UPS, for a package from Highlights which required my signature. I couldn't imagine what it could be since most packages from Highlights are delivered via regular..." more
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 10:10:20 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled It's Groundhog Day...again!:
Kristin said, "Well of course it is. February 2, 2012 marks another Groundhog Day. Here's hoping spring will arrive early, though it seems the wish has come prematurely. February 1, here in New York, was downright balmy. Well enjoy it until..." more
Thursday, January 12, 2012 9:08:26 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Picture Book 2012:
Kristin said, "In addition to my latest DI ad is my latest in Picture Book. This year's directory reflects the downturn in children's book publishing. The book is about half the size it was last year. Good news is, I'm happy with how the ad turned out...." more
Sunday, January 1, 2012 6:48:56 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Merry Christmas:
Kristin said, "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"
Sunday, January 1, 2012 3:52:56 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled And the winner is...:
Kristin said, "Et Voila! Thank you, Grace Bonney! Check out the other winners!"
Monday, September 12, 2011 9:55:33 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled August has come and gone...:
Kristin said, " ...but my book hasn't! Well, you can still find it online, and as of now, I'm not sure it's still on B&N shelves. But in case you missed it, here's what it looked like. "
Monday, September 12, 2011 9:55:33 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Designy and Spongy:
Kristin said, "Design Sponge's Grace Bonney was hosting a book giveaway for a free personalized copy of "Design Sponge at Home," their summer newspaper and some of the ribbons flowers featured in the book. It's one of my favorite inspiration sites so I had to..." more
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 4:51:16 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled A Devilish Edge:
Kristin said, "It's always fun making a departure from my usual genre and into the world of comics—especially dark, devilish ones. Todd Stashwick and Dennis Calero have created a weekly comic strip called Devil Inside, which just celebrated its year-long..." more
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 2:54:38 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Hello August 2nd!:
Kristin said, "If you haven't been yet, go to your local B&N store and take a peek at the children's book wall. I believe you will find my latest book, No Dogs Allowed, proudly displayed. As for me, I'm bringing my camera, folding chair and giant..." more
Thursday, July 14, 2011 5:38:35 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Picture Book 2011:
Kristin said, "With this latest Picture Book ad, what this story might entail is up to the viewer."
Sunday, July 10, 2011 7:31:20 AM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Out and About: Anthropologie:
Kristin said, "I meant to post this months ago, but I figured better late than never. I think it was their sense of humor combined with the execution, but I had to post a pic of what I found at a Westchester NY Anthrolpologie store display. ..." more
Thursday, July 7, 2011 12:38:23 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled With Pride:
Kristin said, "I had the honor of illustrating a poster for a fundraising event on Fire Island featuring Martha Wash, best known for singing "It's Raining Men" and the voice behind The Weather Girls. An icon for the gay community, the assignment serendipitously..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 2:26:21 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled At the Ballet with Mudpuppy:
Kristin said, "A ballet where the prima ballerina is a cat, the admiring audience a dog, an orchestra pit full of piggies, and you have my latest Color Me Puzzle from Mudpuppy! This one's unique because it's double-sided. On one side you get the..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:37:24 PM
Kristin Sorra wrote a blog post titled Tag! I'm In The Next Big Thing Tour:
Kristin said, "Happy Spring, everyone! I received an enthusiastic tag from Leeza Hernandez, the ever-so-talented and delightful writer and illustrator of one our household's night time reading faves, Dog Gone! Her new book, Cat Napped!, a follow up..." more