Following Up with Barbara McClintock . . .
March 24th, 2016 by julesShe can feel every lift of the dancers’ arms, every step and pause.”
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Last week, I chatted with author-illustrator Barbara McClintock over at Kirkus about her newest picture book, Emma and Julia Love Ballet (Scholastic, February 2016). That Q&A is here, and today Barbara visits to share some art and research images.
Enjoy!
I still stick my tongue out when I draw, or so I’ve been told.”
My dad, who was a professional portrait photographer, took the picture.”
who was an inspiration (as Barbara noted in the Q&A) for the book
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to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre’s history
Pictured last: Even Barbara gives it a try …
Julia takes the bus by herself.”
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… Julia and the other dancers finish warming up onstage. Now it’s time to go downstairs to get into their costumes.”
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Julia gives Emma a big hug. ‘And once I dreamed of being a dancer—just like you!’ Emma and Julia love ballet.”
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at ALA in January, celebrating our book.”
to Library of Congress ones.”
EMMA AND JULIA LOVE BALLET. Copyright © 2016 by Barbara McClintock. Published by Scholastic Press, New York. All images here used by permission of Barbara McClintock.
So thrilling to see this whole process! What a treat!
by kelmurphy March 24th, 2016 at 9:40 amSo beautiful! How special to see so much of the process. Thank you Julie and wonderful work Barbara!
by Lauren Stringer March 24th, 2016 at 12:03 pmOh my goodness, I must get this for a special girl I know!
by Camille March 24th, 2016 at 9:34 pmWhat a wonderful post!