Judy Schachner

SAT, NOVEMBER 15th 11:30AM

We like nothing better than a new story featuring our favorite characters like Skippyjon Jones. So you can imagine how lucky we feel this fall, with the recent arrival of Skippyjon Jones Snow What. So come for storytime today and enjoy some satisfying stories starring some old friends. This morning at 11:30am.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (tillagd från IndieBound)… (mer)

Description

In this latest entry in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series, Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat that thinks he's a Chihuahua dog, stars in a Snow White-esque fairy tale set in the winter wonderland of his imagination. Includes a bonus CD. Full color.

A LITTLE ABOUT JUDY

“I was the last child and only daughter born to Edward and Mary Francis Byron on August 20th, 1951 in the city of Waltham, Massachusetts. My oldest brother Ted was very good at art and my middle brother Kevin kept me laughing with his funny stories.

Growing up we didn’t have much money. My mother was very ill, and to make matters worse, I was extremely shy. All my teachers complained that “Judith needs to speak up in class, Judith needs to improve in arithmetic, and Judith needs to finish her work on time.” But no one complained about my artwork. On paper I drew myself a world where mothers were healthy and teachers were kind. My life was perfection in pencil.

In 1969, Massachusetts College of Art accepted me as a student despite my poor SAT scores. I graduated in 1973 with a BFA in illustration and went straight into the greeting card factories which included a stint at Hallmark. For five years I designed cute cards, sad cards, funny cards, and wedding cards. I was not having fun; in fact I never wanted to pick up a paintbrush again.

Then I met my husband, Bob, and for the first time in many years I could step off the 9 to 5 treadmill and devote all my energy to creating a portfolio of children’s book art. That was until two little baby girls were born. Then motherhood became my favorite new job.

Over the years I read hundreds of books to my daughters. Inspired by the art and words, I was moved once again to finish my portfolio and take it on the road to New York. That’s when I met Lucia Monfried.

The most important relationship in publishing is that of the author/illustrator and her editor. I am most lucky to have Lucia. With her gentle encouragement and wisdom she took me by the hand and helped me accomplish the impossible. In 1995 I not only illustrated my first picture book but I wrote it too. Willy and May was published to wonderful reviews and no one ever suspected my fear of semi-colons.

The great thing about my job is that one day I can be writing about history, as I did in Mr. Emerson’s Cook. The next day I’m drawing a wacky old woman for I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie. Or I can bring to life a beloved pet cat in my book The Grannyman. I live in a constant state of 3rd grade bliss – making up stories and drawing pictures. Isn’t that what we all did as children?

Several years ago the great author Lloyd Alexander stood in my back yard admiring my daughters’ Viking ship (that’s another story.) Never in my wildest fantasies did I ever think that my art would inhabit his world of words. How the cat swallowed thunder proves that dreams really do come true.”

Location: Street: 160 Courthouse Sq City: Oxford, Province: Mississippi Postal Code: 38655-3914 Country: United States (tillagd från IndieBound)… (mer)

Join the fun of our first Storymob in partnership with Head Start! Not sure what a Storymob is all about? Think Flashmob only in stories. Throw in one awesome Siamese cat named Skippyjon Jones and I think you get the idea. Not sure what to do? Just show up, you'll figure it out. We start at Grasshopper Park and head up & down Main. "Yip yippee yippito! Our hero is El Skippito!" See you Third Thursday mis amigos!

Location: Street: 2 South Main Additional: City: Hutchinson, Province: Kansas Postal Code: 67501 Country: United States (tillagd från IndieBound)… (mer)

Get Busy with Skippyjon Jones! by Judy Schachner
Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner, Judy Schachner (Illustrator)
Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner, Judy Schachner (Illustrator)

Costume Character Come to a special Storytime with Skippyjon Jones! We will read one of his stories, and you can have your picture taken with him. (tillagd från Barnes & Noble)… (mer)

Join us for a special visit from favorite New York Times bestselling Skippyjon Jones author/illustrator Judy Schachner when she gives a storytime reading and signing of Bits and Pieces, her new picture book, highly recommended for ages 3-5

A deeply affectionate story about the power of family… and love, as only Judy Schachner can tell it.

Tink the cat has lived a long and happy life. He’s had everything he has ever wanted, including a family who loves him. The only thing missing is wild outdoor adventure. So when the opportunity arises, Tink sneaks away for one unforgettable night.

With smudgy, meltingly tender illustrations, Judy Schachner creates a warm and affectionate portrait of a cat who is loved to Bits and Pieces.

Best known for her Skippyjon Jones series, Judy Schachner has illustrated many of her own stories, including the much loved Grannyman, as well as stories by others, including How the Cat Swallowed Thunder, by bestselling author Lloyd Alexander. She lives in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

Location: Street: 513 Octavia St City: New Orleans, Province: Louisiana Postal Code: 70115-2055 Country: United States (tillagd från IndieBound)… (mer)

Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice by Judy Schachner, Judy Schachner (Illustrator)
Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse by Judy Schachner, Judy Schachner (Illustrator)
Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones by Judy Schachner
Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner, Judy Schachner (Illustrator)
Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble by Judy Schachner, Judy Schachner (Illustrator)
Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner, Judy Schachner (Illustrator)
Skippyjon Jones Cirque de Ole by Judy Schachner

Storytime, Special Event Younger guests can come in and enjoy our Saturday Storytime and a meeting with Skippyjon! Older guests should grab one of our Reading Journals and browse our selection of books for an opportunity to get a free book! (tillagd från Barnes & Noble)… (mer)

Pajama Time! (Lap Edition) by Sandra Boynton
Skippyjon Jones Cirque de Ole by Judy Schachner

Costume Character, Storytime It's Pajama Time and we have a friend visitng us tonight! Skippyjon Jones will be here. This New York Times bestselling kitty-boy is going to the circus in his new book, Skippyjon Jones: Cirques de Ole! Bring your camera and join the fun! (tillagd från Barnes & Noble)… (mer)