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It’s HOMEWORK.

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I went to the main branch of our public library today, for the first time in a few years. It was under construction AND there was a global pandemic, so…

I’m taking advantage of the digital options, and I’m pleasantly surprised by the quality of the offerings. But it was fun to actually spend time in the building, and to check out some actual books.

Three Little Pigs… reimagined and retold. Two illustrators named Jim Harris.

But wait, there’s more!

Little Red Riding Hood, a comic retelling and one that’s faithful to the original story, with beautifully illustrated Black characters!
Last, but not least, retellings of Beauty and the Beast, and Pinocchio. I checked out a couple of digital copies of different retellings for each.

Seeing the theme?

I’m taking a children’s book illustration class this semester called “Thinking in Pictures.” This week we’re looking at how authors and illustrators reimagine classic stories. Some of these books are not really picture books (lots of text), but they all feature beautiful illustrations.

Bonus! I found some books to check out next time that I just… liked, and am looking forward to “reading.”

Now for the practical part of the assignment:

Are you kidding me?! This is going to be the best class ever.

P.S. There’s going to be some overlap with this and my SJSU classes. It could get a little bit messy, but that’s OK. I’m looking forward to the juggling, because I have been looking forward to this.

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