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Sunday, July 17, 2016 10:49:56 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled Grow Peace:
Shirley said, "Hello everyone! It's been far too long since I've updated my dusty but beloved blog..I really am sorry for the absence! I hope you've all been well!So many very tragic and sad things have occurred all over the planet and today, I again, woke up to..." more
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 7:43:03 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled Coming soon! Baxter Turns Down His Buzz, Magination Press:
Shirley said, "Welcome June! I can't believe how quickly time flies. May was a wonderful blur of so many celebrations..Mother's Day, my father's birthday, my birthday, my anniversary. I am so fortunate to have such a wonderful family and friends who continue to..." more
Friday, April 29, 2016 11:31:28 AM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled National Picture Book Writing Week - Get Ready, Get Set...May 1-7, 2016 - JOIN IN!:
Shirley said, "What is National Picture Book Writing Week? It's WRITING seven picture books in seven days, with your host, author extraordinaire, Paula Yoo!Logo artwork by Janie Bynum She'll have wonderful guests on her blog for all of the seven days, and I..." more
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 1:18:28 AM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled Danny and the Blue Cloud: Happy Book Birthday!!!:
Shirley said, "I'm so pleased to share with you a wonderful book I had the privilege of illustrating recently....Happy book birthday to:Danny and the Blue Cloud, Coping with Childhood Depression, by Dr. James M. Foley, DEd, published by Magination Press!When..." more
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 4:05:33 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled Congratulations, Grandma Nancy! You're the winner!:
Shirley said, "So very happy for Grandma Nancy and her little readers! I thank you so much for participating everyone, and I wanted to share that the publisher let me know that the books are already in reprint, which is fabulous! I hope they reach an amazing..." more
Friday, March 25, 2016 3:26:10 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled Winners # 2 and # 3! Congratulations Mary, and Bella! ONE last chance to WIN! :):
Shirley said, "I decided to pick two winners today - thank you so much for entering, ladies!Congratulations to Mary and Bella! I hope you enjoy the books..I'll be in touch with an email to get your addresses.Happy long weekend and Easter to you all if you..." more
Friday, March 18, 2016 6:29:16 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled Hello! Happy weekend everyone!:
Shirley said, "I want to congratulate Dow Phumrik on winning the first set of books by Lee and Low, Dive Into Reading with the Confetti Kids! YAY Dow! For a chance to win a set of books, you can comment here, or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Thanks so..." more
Monday, March 14, 2016 2:28:48 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled ***WIN*** Lily's New Home and Want to Play? - A new early emergent chapter book series by Lee & Low Books!:
Shirley said, "It's a multiple book giveaway and I am happy to share with you the release of two wonderful new books by Lee & Low. These Dive Into Reading books are a new line of early reader chapter books featuring the C O N F E T T I K I D S..." more
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 5:12:50 AM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled The 2016 New York SCBWI Conference!:
Shirley said, "Hello everyone! I'm back from New York (landed late last night) and have to send out an initial warning: this is going to be a long post, as I try to write in my jet-lagged state. Please forgive any errors or omissions from this post as I know I..." more
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 11:22:09 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled Gung Hay Fat Choy!:
Shirley said, "As promised, I'm posting the final Chinese New Year's piece. This'll be my last post before the big conference and I'm so excited! I'm packed with my new portfolio, postcards and buttons! I'll be tweeting at @shirleysillos so swing on by to..." more
Sunday, February 7, 2016 11:40:04 AM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled My version of "Tea-painting"...something new!:
Shirley said, "Hi Everyone! Hope this finds you all well..and getting ready for Super Bowl Sunday! I am so excited to know that just down the freeway, all of the festivities are ready to start..the whole Bay Area is jumping and I plan to listen/watch the game..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2016 1:23:56 AM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled A gift found in a single word...courage.:
Shirley said, "Though 2016 has already started and we're rounding towards the end of the month, I am wishing you all a belated happy new year! I'm sending out a special wish to those I know who are moving through incredibly difficult times. Much love, peace, and..." more
Friday, November 13, 2015 3:58:25 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled Presenting: Hopkins & Friends™, a new rubber stamp line by InkyAntics.com!:
Shirley said, "Hello everyone! I am SO excited to present to you my very first line of rubber stamps!Introducing... Hopkins & Friends™Clear Stamp Sets and Cling Mount Background StampsI recently received some samples and wanted to share this with you as it..." more
Sunday, November 8, 2015 7:56:36 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez added Emily Lost Someone She Loved to her Bookshelf
Shirley said, "2015 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner Emily was oh so very happy! She loved school. She loved her pup. And she especially loved her family! But one day the very worst thing happened. Emily lost someone she loved. And after that nothing felt the sa"
Saturday, October 17, 2015 10:11:28 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled 9th Annual SCBWI Illustrator's Day at the Fort Mason, San Francisco - PART 1 of 2 posts:
Shirley said, "Hi everyone - I wanted to share this very belated post on an incredible one-day workshop/conference I attended in September as frankly, it was one of THE BEST events I've ever attended. I had missed the last two Illustrator day events, but I knew I..." more
Thursday, October 15, 2015 12:53:04 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled Emily Lost Someone She Loved wins a 2015 Bronze Moonbeam Award!:
Shirley said, "Wow, what wonderful news! I'm overjoyed to let you all know that Kathleen Fucci's Emily Lost Someone She Loved, has received a 2015 Bronze Moonbeam Award. It's been such an honor being a part of bringing this important book to children and parents..." more
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 5:00:02 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled 3) "Copying a master's work" (or attempting to re-create as best as you can):
Shirley said, "Next in my "personal challenge" practice tips, is something I've always heard other artists speak of while in art school. While I personally had never heard of this practice while in school, I often thought that it would be a very useful and..." more
Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:33:55 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled We have a WINNER!!:
Shirley said, "Congratulations, Bella Sinclair!Thank you all SO very much for participating in this giveaway!Thank you all for participating in this giveaway and for sharing your thoughts and stories! I do hope this book is a comfort for many who've lost someone..." more
Saturday, September 26, 2015 7:55:05 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled 2) Lighting: using a simple still-life to cast shadows:
Shirley said, "I decided to try a pencil sketch today focused on lighting and shadows. I haven't researched proper techniques or methods in capturing shade and lighting but thought I would resort to creating a simple mock-up for practice. It's been a long time..." more
Thursday, September 24, 2015 11:38:59 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled New personal illustration challenges..
Friday, September 18, 2015 3:10:14 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled Win a copy of Kathleen Fucci's Emily Lost Someone She Loved!:
Shirley said, "It is with great pleasure that I'm hosting a book giveawayfor Kathleen Fucci's beautiful and heartfelt debut book,Emily Lost Someone She Loved. At the beginning of the year, I received a phone call from Kathleen who inquired about working..." more
Monday, September 5, 2016 6:12:14 PM
Shirley Ng-Benitez wrote a blog post titled Hello, it's been awhile...dustin' off the blog with a long post: Sun and sand (vacation), SF Illustrator's Day, an update...:
Shirley said, "Warning, this is a mighty long post, so if you feel like cuttin' to the chase, you can fast forward and leap to this great recap of the 10th Annual SF SCBWI Illustrator Day, by Sarah..." more