Un-Brella News

I received some good news today. Un-Brella, my first picture book is being reprinted this week. It is so nice that it has found a niche in the crowded market. The book was first published in April 2007 and so it has taken just over a year for it to sell out the first printing.

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Horn Book Recommends Un-Brella

I am excited to announce that my first book, Un–Brella is recommended by The Horn Book, in the category of Fantasy & Science Fiction for Picture Books. Un–Brella written and illustrated by Scott E. Franson (Roaring Brook)A little girl’s magical umbrella has the power to reverse the weather under it in this wordless, crisply illustrated… Continue reading Horn Book Recommends Un-Brella

FYI, Not Much Really Changes.

Note to Unpublished Authors: Not much really changes. While having a published book is statistically good. One book doesn’t mean that there will be a second one. I have submitted several manuscripts since Un-Brella and they have all be turned down. “We like your artwork and the way you think, we just don’t think you… Continue reading FYI, Not Much Really Changes.

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New Postcards

In my attempt to promote Un–Brella I have printed some postcards, and here they are. The world of book promotion is so new to me that I just thought I would give it a shot. The back of the card features a Hide & Seek game with 12 images that can be found in Un–Brella.

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Library Art Donation

I would like to donate a fine art print from my new book Un–Brella to 20 different libraries. Please send the required information in an e-mail and the first 20 libraries that respond will receive a print suitable for hanging in their library. For more information:Library Art Donationhttps://scottefranson.com/3-books/unbrella/unbrella_art-prints.html Let your local librarian know. Have a… Continue reading Library Art Donation

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Un-Brella Book Trailer: An Encore

My good (blog/Illustration Friday) friend that I have never met, Kathy Weller, left the following comment on my blog. Scott, I just happened upon your Un–brella “Trailer”. WOW!!!!!!!! That is fabulous!!! It’s gorgeous!!! I know that she has visited my site many times and so it was a surprise to me that she had never… Continue reading Un-Brella Book Trailer: An Encore

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Illustration Friday: polar

This series of snowmen in different seasons was inspired by my new book, Un–Brella. In the book there is a young girl that can control the weather with her “Un–Brella“. This allows her to keep snowmen year round. Enjoy and look for Un–Brella at a bookstore near you!

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School Library Journal review for Un-Brella

PreS-Gr 3–This wordless tale begins with a little girl dressing for a day at the beach though it is clearly snowing. Even the cat is surprised when she picks up her “un-brella” and goes outside. It is here that the title of the story becomes clear. Wherever she opens the un-brella, sunshine flows and grass,… Continue reading School Library Journal review for Un-Brella

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