Children's Book Illustrators -- Our subjects
Lane Smith has been working in the business for more than 20 years. He’s had a long-time collaboration with Jon Scieszka, but works with other authors as well. He also illustrates his own work.
Beth Krommes is an illustrator for hire, coming to children’s books after many careers associated with art. She is this year’s recipient of the Caldecott Medal for her work on “The House in the Night,” by Susan Marie Swanson.
Jeff Kinney is the author/illustrator of the “Wimpy Kid” series. “Wimpy Kid” was originally conceived as a comic for adults, but publishers saw the inherent appeal for children. Book four will hit stores in October.
