Chicago Public Library-Blog: A Story To Tell: Writing And Illustrating For Kids

Chicago IL

11 June, 2021

2:37 PM

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Press release from the Chicago Public Library-blog: Cristina June 11, 2021 Have you ever thought about writing your own book? Have you imagined stories based on a favorite toy or pet? You might already have everything you need to get started. You may even be able to create an illustrated story with no words! You'd be surprised by how many stories you have stored just waiting to be written. Here are some books and activities to jump start your creativity. Milo Imagines the World: Milo and his sister are on their monthly subway ride to visit their parent at a detention center. Follow Milo and discover each of the stories and drawings that he creates for his fellow train riders, as he wonders what kind of stories they see when they look at him. Milo Imagines the World Milo Imagines the World De la Peña, Matt,De la Peña, Matt, Book, 2021Available View detailsView details for Milo Imagines the World, Book, Available Written and Drawn by Henrietta: In this book for beginning readers, Henrietta brings her imagination and colored pencils to create her very own story. Kids will love the comic book style and Henrietta's thought process as she creates her story. Written and Drawn by Henrietta Written and Drawn by Henrietta a Toon BookLiniers, 1973-Liniers, 1973- Paperback, 2015Available View detailsView details for Written and Drawn by Henrietta, Paperback, Available Rufus the Writer: Do you know what's even better than having a lemonade stand in summer? A story stand! Rufus knows all he needs for his stand is paper, pencils, markers and lots of imagination. Inspired by his surroundings, soon he is writing and illustrating stories for all of his friends. Will Rufus's stories inspire you to create your own? Rufus the Writer Rufus the Writer Bram, Elizabeth,Bram, Elizabeth, Book, 2015Available View detailsView details for Rufus the Writer, Book, Available Drawn Together: There are times that words aren't necessary to tell a story. The young boy in this story gets frustrated visiting his grandfather, who doesn't speak the same language. But when the boy brings out his sketchpad and markers and grandpa brings out his ink and pen, they find a beautiful new way to communicate and tell stories using their shared love for art.  Drawn Together Drawn Together Lê, Minh, 1979-Lê, Minh, 1979- Book, 2018Available View detailsView details for Drawn Together, Book, Available Bad Kitty: Kitty is always getting herself into trouble, but is she really bad? In each chapter, the author behind Bad Kitty gives you tips on how to write your very own entertaining story. Soon you will be ready to write your own story for others to enjoy as much as Bad Kitty's adventures. Bad Kitty. Drawn to Trouble Bad Kitty. Drawn to Trouble Bruel, Nick,Bruel, Nick, Book, 2014Available View detailsView details for Bad Kitty, Book, Available This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library-blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.