What I’m Doing at Kirkus Today
June 8th, 2012 by jules
This morning over at Kirkus, I chat with Elisha Cooper (pictured here from my 2008 7-Imp interview) about Homer, his newest picture book and one of my favorite picture books of 2012 thus far.
Here’s a brief excerpt:
”When I was painting the book, I’m sure I was thinking about my daughters. They were heading off to summer camp before returning to me at the end of their day. But in some larger sense, I knew they were also heading off into their lives. This letting-go stuff still sort of kills me. But I know it’s important. If we create space for those we love, then love will come into that space.”
Here’s the rest.
As always, next week here at 7-Imp, I’ll have some more art from it.
Until next time …
Really nice interview. I am looking forward to reading Homer (Perfect name for a dog–Odyssey or not 😉 )
Homer is a very eloquent picture book animal. I would love to curl up with “Homer” and a child on a summery porch.
Interesting–there is another picture book called HOMER just out, by DIane DeGroat and Shelly Rotner which I am very partial to. Just saying. . .
Jane
“If we create space for those we love, then love will come into that space” made a big lump in my throat.
Love Cooper’s work (although I haven’t seen Homer yet–I have it on order), love the interview.