Today was mostly about meeting up with old friends and getting a few things squared away for our literature conference later in the semester. I am an entertainment co-chair and the theme of the conference this year will be Dr. Seuss. So, I, along with one of my classmates, am in charge of creating a Seussical extravaganza complete with singing, a little dancing, and some acting. I'm already feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of orchestrating around 15 students in a amateur and abridged production of a Broadway musical. Deep breath.
That along with finally seeing my Creating Picture Books syllabus has certainly helped me get into full swing here. I have to create a mini 8-page children's book by Friday. I have to create a 24-page WORDLESS picture book by next Wednesday. Yep. I am in WAY over my head, but I'm going to be a good sport and see what I can come up with...wordless picture books....oy vey.
Anyone have any ideas they would like to share?
I have enjoyed reconnecting with some old friends. I stayed up late last night watching the new Pride and Prejudice with some classmates (probably the 10th time I've seen it, to be honest). Today I have mingled with a ton of different people in the program--new and old. I'm trying to be a good ambassador to our new students but also get some quality time with my friends from last year. Everyone here is really nice; some people like to keep to themselves but most see the benefit in coming out of their rooms for fresh air once in a while.
Speaking of fresh air, I am loving being able to bike everywhere again. I used my car to take my neighbor to the grocery store this evening, but otherwise I have been able to bike or walk everywhere. The campus is so gorgeous and I just can't get over the landscapes. I envy the people who work here year-round because they are in an idyllic little setting here. It's paradise.
Not bad, eh?
3 comments:
I'm so happy for you Misha- it sounds like you're in for a great summer journey.
As far as wordless children's book, it's technically a comic book, but I would definitely recommend "Owly" by Andy Runton. If you need me to 2-day mail you a copy through Amazon just let me know.
Thanks for the suggestion, Jenny. I actually have a couple by David Wiesner (have you bought any of his stuff for Phoenix yet?). I'm more concerned about the fact that I have to create one myself!
Yeah, wordless book authors (and reviewers of wordless books) usually comment on how challenging it can be to drive a story without a single spoken syllable.
So, the fact that you now have to draw an entire book, well, that's the slightest bit entertaining to me. =) I'm a good tracer, so I think my book would be about a cute little owl named "Owly"... =)
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