by SCBWI Western Washington
Why did you become a children's book writer and illustrator? I was working as an architect, and struggling with a bit of malaise regarding my career, when I rediscovered children’s books—one of the many perks of becoming a parent. So much amazing beauty and incredible writing—and artistic freedom! All of a sudden I realized that being... Continue Reading →
Jennifer K. Mann proudly welcomes her latest picture book, SAM AND JUMP, to the world this coming Tuesday, May 10 AND next Sunday, May 15! Come one, come all––both sides of Elliott Bay are ready for this new dynamic duo! Jennifer K. Mann 1) WHEN: Tuesday, May 10 at 7pm WHERE: Secret Garden Books... Continue Reading →
GREAT NEWS! Jennifer K. Mann is this year's winner of the Scandiuzzi Children's Book Awards in the Picture Book category at the Washington State Book Awards! Can we get a WOO-HOO? Jenn reads from her award-winner! (Goodreads) Jennifer's debut picture book, TWO SPECKLED EGGS, won the award at Saturday night's event at the Seattle Public... Continue Reading →
This SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, finalists for the Washington State Books Award will read from their nominated works at University Book Store in the University District at 3PM. Those reading are: Mary Cronk Farrell, Maureen McQuerry, Jennifer K. Mann, and Jennifer Longo. Come support our local talent and celebrate their books! See you there!
...there are more than a few names we recognize in their respective categories of the Scandiuzzi Children’s Book Award Finalists: Picture Book “Little Green Peas: A Big Book of Color” (Beach Lane Books) written and illustrated by Keith Baker of Seattle “Two Speckled Eggs” (Candlewick Press) written and illustrated by Bainbridge Island resident Jennifer K.... Continue Reading →
Jennifer, who lives on Bainbridge Island, is the 2010 winner of the SCBWI Don Freeman Grant for Illustrators. She was too modest to send word herself, but Judy Enderle let us know about this exciting award for Jennifer. So very well deserved! You can read all about it here.
Here's a panoramic view of Jennifer K. Mann's studio (click the image to enlarge it).I work in a converted space at the back of my long, skinny garage. It's really pretty cozy. When I am sitting at my laptop, I look out through a nice glass door to my lovely northwest-y back yard (opposite the... Continue Reading →
Jennifer Mann posted about Drawn and I had to check it out for myself. Intriguing: it's a group blog for illustrators, and you'll find a mix of illustrations, animations, news and other good stuff every day. Excellent!
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