Although You’re No Longer a Kid
Why does a children’s picture book have so much pull on me, a senior? Because I’ve never stopped reading and loving picture books.
Candice Farris Ransom
Necessary Color
In this essay, Candice Ransom reminds us of the potent smell of crayons and our need for color, a source for healing.
Falling in Love with Children’s Book Art
Is the name Erik Blegvad unfamiliar to you? You'll recognize this illustrator's art. Candice Ransom will help you understand his genius.
Draw the World: Pictures and Stories (Part II)
Once a child has begun to purposefully draw images, a single crayon can let her create her own world.
Draw the World: Pictures and Stories (Part I)
She has never forgotten that evening in which she saw her name written for the first time. The moment when she drew wobbly letters slanting down the paper. Writing her name made her realize she truly existed.