Sophie Blackall: Illustrating Children's Books | Storyfest | Ask an Author

Award-winning illustrator and author Sophie Blackall was one of the featured authors at the 2017 StoryfestSC, an annual event sponsored by the South Carolina State Library. Knowitall talked to Rita about her illustration background and the process she uses to illustrate children's books. Rita also shares a peek inside the award-winning book, Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear.

Sophie has illustrated over 40 books which you can find on her offical website.

 

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Award-winning illustrator and author Sophie Blackall was one of the featured authors at the 2017 StoryfestSC, an annual event sponsored by the South Carolina State Library. Knowitall talked to Rita about her illustration background and the process she uses to illustrate children's books. Rita also shares a peek inside the award-winning book, Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear.

Sophie has illustrated over 40 books which you can find on her offical website.

 

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