ERIC Number: EJ1119209
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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Telling Stories That Are Needed: An Interview with Christopher Myers. Breakfast Speaker Interview
Adomat, Donna Sayers; Lowery, Ruth McKoy; Fain, Jeanne Gilliam
Journal of Children's Literature, v42 n2 p58-63 Fall 2016
Christopher Myers won acclaim at a young age as a vibrant illustrator of children's picturebooks. In this interview, Myers discusses how he has advocated for diversity in children's literature through themes that weave throughout his writing and illustration, collaborations with other artists, and his participation in the communities of artists, storytellers, and readers.
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Picture Books, Illustrations, Cultural Awareness, Artists, Authors, Interviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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