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I'm the illustrator of over 20 published books for children. I also teach illustration classes and love to share my books with students at schools and libraries

Everett, WA
Joined May 2017
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Christy Ottaviano/Macmillan bought rights to picture book bio of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, by Ginger Wadsworth, art by me. Out 2019!!!
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I am thrilled to report that Henry Holt books/Christy Ottaviano bought my new picture book idea, a biography on “Steven Spielberg”! To be written by the excellent Gene Barretta. What a great start to 2019!
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A new dream project to work on for 2019!
It's official! @CraigOrback and I are going to bring some much needed attention to a guy named Spielberg.
How freeskier Elizabeth Swaney made it to the #WinterOlympics with this very simple halfpipe run: bit.ly/2sFywrc
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“The resurgence of the physical book is real and sustainable.” theguardian.com/books/2017/m…
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Plane tickets purchased for a research trip in early June to St. Paul, Minnesota for my next picture book project!
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When is America going to get to say "YOU'RE fired?"
Sharing my children's book illustration website, craigorback.com. Check it out!
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