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John Rea Neill illustrated L. Frank Baum’s “Oz” books after Baum and Wallace Denslow (illustrator of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”) had a falling out. Neill later earned the nickname, “Royal Illustrator of Oz”. This is our #arthistory post on Neill: https://t.co/2bl7lzVTlG https://t.co/8mezwIRyoC

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Roger Price was born on this day, March 6, in 1918. He and Leonard Stern created “Mad Libs”. When Stern told Price that “Mad Libs” had sold a million copies, Price said, “Well, you can fool some of the people some of the time—and that’s enough.” https://t.co/UvzGdPFxy0

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From the #IDPodcast archive: In Episode 81, Giuseppe spoke with Jane O‘Connor about her 50-year career in children’s publishing; how she invented “Fancy Nancy”; why non-fiction children’s books are here to stay; and more. https://t.co/Wd6H62nHFm

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Joe Krush was born on this day, May 18, in 1918. Many illustrators have visualized Mary Norton’s “The Borrowers” since its original publication in 1952. Few have done so more memorably than the husband and wife team of Joe and Beth Krush. https://t.co/sc86Ya2LPE

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Louis Darling was born on this day, April 26, in 1916. The artist behind Beverly Clearly’s “Henry Huggins” and “Ramona the Pest” served with the U.S. Air Force during WWII; he was an environmentalist; and he illustrated Rachel Carson’s best-selling book, “The Silent Spring”. https://t.co/pMTx9jzHFu

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From the #IDPodcast archive: In Episode 124, Giuseppe spoke with Roy Freeman about Roy’s sometimes difficult relationship with his father, Don Freeman; what Don’s life was like before “Corduroy”; and more. https://t.co/AukF88KpqT

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Episode 124 of the #IDPodcast—with Roy Freeman, scientist, artist, writer, publisher, and son of Don Freeman—will be available on September 28! Roy talks about Don’s life before “Corduroy”; how he found peace with their difficult relationship; and more. Here’s a preview… https://t.co/wpQjx6A6WB

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From the #IDPodcast archive: In Episode 151, Giuseppe spoke with Victoria Kann about the prank that started “Pinkalicious”; why we shouldn’t have a favorite color; what it means to fear success; and more. https://t.co/qbE4EJPn7j

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From the #IDPodcast archive: In Episode 124, Roy Freeman spoke with Giuseppe Castellano about Roy’s relationship with his father, Don Freeman; Don’s life before “Corduroy”; how Roy found peace with their difficult relationship; and more. https://illustrationdept.com/podcast/roy-freeman-talks-to-giuseppe-castellano

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Credit picture book illustrators. If you need examples: ❌ “… Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown.” ✅ “… Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd.” ✅ “… Goodnight Moon, illustrated by Clement Hurd and written by Margaret Wise Brown.”