Do you believe in the magic of picture books? I do! And I believe I sense a tiny spark of potential in the picture book draft that I completed for the April 12 X 12 Challenge.
Here’s news about a terrific opportunity from one of my favorite publishers, Candlewick. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Candlewick has launched the ”We Believe in Picture Books Campaign”and will celebrate September 2012 as “Picture Book Month.”
In August 2012 Candlewick will debut a new dedicated picture book website featuring one video per day from authors and illustrators, booksellers, librarians, Candlewick staff, and other picture-book lovers!
Candlewick invites you to participate if you, too, are a picture book lover. This link will give you the necessary information (PDF format) to create and submit your own brief video blurb on your favorite PB or why picture books matter to you.
Update: Here’s a video trailer that was just released with more information on the campaign: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx4GAl_qxSA
It is easier than you may think to create a short video. I speak from experience – my No Water River video debut was quick, simple and fun. If I can do it, you can too! I hope many of you will feel inspired to give this a try and share your thoughts on the magic of picture books!
Oh, what fun! Thanks for telling us about this, Cathy. Candlewick doesn’t give too much info (length, deadline) but I suppose if it’s before August, we’re good. We must think of something clever!
I’ll post more details if I can find them Renee. I’m sure yours will be clever indeed!
I hadn’t heard about this. It looks interesting! Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome Susanna. I read about it in the Candlewick newsletter.
This looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing, Cathy!
Not sure if they will do a blooper reel Iza – but you are a video pro! Can’t wait to see yours!
Cathy, congratulations on your April draft and for seeing some potential. Mine this month struck me the same way.
Candlewick is one of my favorite publishers. Will be interested in what they do. I don’t have a video camera. Just Skype.
Oh I am so glad that we are both happy with our April drafts! Congratulations to you too!
Wow! What a great opportunity to support picture books! Thanks for letting us in on it Cathy!
You’re welcome Julie. I’ll post more info for the 12X12 group as I get it. Looks like a fun project doesn’t it?
This sounds like a wonderful project. I’m not brave enough to do a video. Congrats on the April draft.
Aw Stacy…maybe we can persuade Enzo to point to his favorite books on camera? ;-D
He does like his books. I’ll follow your announcements.
Thanks Cathy I’ll try and do two at once one for NWR.
Great idea!
This is a wonderful post, Cathy. Thanks for all the links. I’m going to check them out now. I’ve been afraid to make any videos but need to learn so I can do a book trailer for “annie”. Thanks for giving me even more incentive. Candlewick seems like they have a good idea.