Just returned from the New England meeting of The Society for Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI or Skibby as we call it) so nicely arranged by Anna Boll and others. Anne Sibley O’Brien (pictured smooching moi) acts as Auntie to all the Skibbys (published and soon to be published children’s authors and illustrators). It is a darn delight to watch Annie encouraging the work of others whether belting out book biz cabaret with Yolanda LeRoy or looking over portfolios or asking with genuine curiosity about new projects.
She and I have had a wonderful 16 months promoting The Legend of Hong Kil Dong: The Robin Hood of Korea. Looking forward to seeing the proofs for her Gandhi book co-created with her son, Perry O’Brien. Susan Sherman, the art director at Charlesbridge Publishers says Annie’s illustrations are “extremely powerful.” We do not doubt it.
Snappy snapshot by the sublime illustrator, Jamie Hogan.
