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From research to finished art: How I illustrate Nonfiction books for kids
A behind-the-scenes look at how nonfiction book illustration gets made: from the first archive rabbit hole to the final collage spread. People often assume that illustrating a book starts with drawing. For me, it starts with reading. Before I pick up a pencil or cut a single piece of paper, I spend sometimes months reading.…
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When Vegetables Become Data
Project Rode Kool An illustrated map created for ‘Project Rode Kool – Rode kool als gids door Goudse grond‘, a citizen science and community art project by Johanna Weggelaar (Stichting Pollen) and Kristof Vrancken (KU Leuven). Twenty-three residents of Gouda grew red cabbage plants at different locations across the city; the variations in colour and…
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The Big Book of Birthdays
How do children celebrate birthdays in Ghana, Japan, Mexico, or Norway? The Big Book of Birthdays takes young readers on a joyful journey around the world — uncovering the songs, foods, games, and traditions that make each culture’s celebrations unique. A globally minded nonfiction picture book celebrating what we share and what makes us different.…
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Middle grade
Self-initiated Book covers and interior line artwork By Anna Lena Feunekes Have a project in mind?
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Tasty Tales
Where do croissants actually come from? Who invented ramen? And what does Om Ali have to do with a medieval power struggle? Tasty Tales explores the surprising, delicious, and sometimes dark histories behind the world’s most beloved dishes — combining original research, hand-lettered illustration, and storytelling for curious readers of all ages. Project details Publisher:…