Barbara Reid

Readings

I give a 45-60 minute slide presentation that illustrates the process of creating a picture book, a step by step construction of a plasticine picture and includes reading several books. Presentations include time for questions, and can be adapted for particular interests and age groups from kindergarten through high school. While smaller groups (2-3 classes) get a more personal experience, the presentation can work for large groups as long as the audience can sit comfortably, see the screen and hear me.

Special Equipment:

carousel slide projector, remote control and screen

Biography

Barbara Reid has enjoyed creating picture books for more than twenty years. Her dimensional plasticine illustrations have won many awards including a Governor General’s Award, the Ezra Jack Keats Award and the Ruth Schwartz Award. Most recently Barbara won both Children’s Author of the Year and Children’s Illustrator of the Year Libris Awards from the Canadian Booksellers association. Her latest books are Fox Walked Alone and a new board book edition of Sing a Song of Mother Goose. Barbara lives in Toronto with her family. Barbara’s husband, Ian Crysler is a professional photographer who brings all her artwork to life on the page.

OTHER PRESENTATIONS:
Barbara is also available for conferences (keynote, workshop presentations) on a variety of themes relating to illustration and picture books. A slide presentation developed to suit the event.
Fee is negotiable.