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Beautiful Books: an interview with designer Marty Ittner

Marsha Qualey — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:00:29 +0000

For young writers who aspire to write information books of their own, or readers who will enjoy the experience of reading more, we’d like to help them understand how a book designer works.
Marty Ittner designed Untamed: the Wild Life of Jane Goodall and graciously agreed to answer bookologist Vicki Palmquist’s questions.
When you start the process of designing a book, what provides your inspiration?… more

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Interview with Anita Silvey: Writing about Dr. Jane Goodall

Marsha Qualey — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:00:12 +0000

For young writers who aspire to write information books of their own, we’d like to help them understand how a writer works.

When do you remember becoming aware of Dr. Jane Goodall?
I worked at Houghton Mifflin when many of her books were being published and knew her editor well. The first time I heard her give one of her brilliant lectures, I became a total convert. … more

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Bookstorm™: Untamed: The Wild Life of Jane Goodall

Vicki Palmquist — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:00:36 +0000

This month, we are pleased to feature Untamed: The Wild Life of Jane Goodall, written by Anita Silvey, with photographs and book designed by the incredible team at National Geographic. This book is not only fascinating to read, it’s a beautiful reading experience as well.
It’s not often that a book offers us a glimpse into the childhood of a woman who has followed a brave, and caring, career path, but also follows her through more than 50 years in that chosen profession, describing her work, discoveries, and her passion for the mammals with whom she works.… more

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Skinny Dip with Anita Silvey

Marsha Qualey — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:00:58 +0000

What keeps you up at night?
Usually one of my beautiful Bernese Mountain Dogs. My girl developed a love affair with the local raccoon and woke me every time he came near the premises.
What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done?
Left a nine to five job with benefits to become a full-time writer.
What’s the first book you remember reading?… more

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