A summer trail through a winter world is made possible by an Un-brella. This is a spread from my picture book Un-brella. It seemed like a perfect choice for this weeks illustrationfriday.com word, “trail.” Can you see the trail the rabbit followed?
Category: Un-Brella
My first picture book for children. It is a wordless children’s book featuring an young girl and her magic umbrella.
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.
Kids Lit Reviews Un-Brella
Check it out, the Kids Lit blog has posted a nice review of Un–Brella. While you are there enjoy the book reviews from picture books through YA. The blog is updated regularly and worth a visit.
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Note to Unpublished Authors: Not much really changes.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.
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.
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
I’m a Newcomer!
My new book Un–Brella has been added to the Newcomers page of The Horn Book. I am excited that the book is receiving some attention and flattered that it is attention from The Horn Book. NewcomersThe Horn Book is always on the watch for talented newcomers to the children’s literature scene. This page highlights exceptional… Continue reading I’m a Newcomer!
Fun and Games
I have just updated the Un-Brella Kids section of my website. It now has a Hide and Seek game. Have fun Seeking!
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
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!
Good Company
I know it is only a flash in the pan, but for a few minutes on this Saturday evening I am enjoying some very good company. JacketFlap is a Community/Blog Reader for all things related to books for children. On JacketFlap you can search by Publisher and it shows a list of each publishers top… Continue reading Good Company
Post Cards from Mrs. Smith’s 1st Grade Class
Today I received a nice package of postcards from Mrs. Smith’s 1st Grade Class. What a fun treat! I visited them last week and shared Un-Brella with them. Here are 2 of the postcards.
Un-Brella, Scott E. Franson
Now please bear with me because it has taken 2 years and hundreds of hours to produce Un–Brella. It will officially be published tomorrow, on April 3, 2007 by Roaring Brook Press. It is exciting for me to have my first book available for sale. I don’t have much control over how Un–Brella is displayed… Continue reading Un-Brella, Scott E. Franson
Is this Snowman a Cannibal?
In my new book, Un-Brella, there is a scene where the little girl is sharing a snow cone with her friend the snowman. At the conference this past week someone asked me if the snowman was a cannibal. What do you think?
I saw my books for sale!!
On Wednesday Un–Brella, my first book, was on sale at the UVSC Conference on Children and Literature where I made a presentation. It was fun to see my book for sale. I also had my first book signing. The conference was great with lots of good information. I have received calls from friends and family… Continue reading I saw my books for sale!!
Un-Brella Book Signing—Rexburg, Idaho
I will be signing copies of Un-Brella at the Brigham Young University-Idaho Bookstore April 27 from 12:30-2:30. The Bookstore is located on the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus in Rexburg, Idaho. The Bookstore is in the Manwaring Center. Stop by and say hi if you are in the area.
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
The Library Visit . . .
This is me with my daughter during story time, at the Madison District Library in Rexburg, Idaho. I had a great time this morning “reading” my wordless book Un–brella to preschool children for story time at the Madison District Library in Rexburg, Idaho. There were about 25 children at the reading. I started with a… Continue reading The Library Visit . . .
First Library Visit
Tomorrow I make my first library visit as an “Author/Illustrator”. I will be at the Madison Library District in Rexburg, Idaho at 10:30 for Story Time. I am looking forward to sharing my first book, Un–Brella, with a group of preschoolers. Un–Brella is published by Roaring Brook Press and will be released on April 3,… Continue reading First Library Visit