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Shane W. Evans is an artist and illustrator who travels around the world sharing experiences, stories and the gift of art and creative expression. Through his journeys in Africa, South America, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States, Evans has assembled a unique slide presentation of international beauty that demonstrates artistic influences from around the world and communicates the wonders of humanity. His presentations are specifically tailored to each audience and combine storytelling, slide presentations and art workshops for people of all ages, cultures, ethnic groups and backgrounds. Evans firmly believes in the education and creative development of all people. Shanes presentations provide a stimulating and refreshing atmosphere in which to work. Evans has shown his work in West Africa, Paris and the US. He has done illustration, graphic design, and web design projects for many companies. He has worked for Rolling Stone Magazine, Hollywood Records, and Hallmark Cards Inc. He has illustrated numerous of childrens books which have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, NBA Inside Stuff, Reading Rainbow, Late Night with David Letterman and an animated short on the Disney Channel (Shanna Show). Evans was honored by First Lady Laura Bush at the 2002 National Book Festival and has received much acclaim within the children's literary field. His awards include The Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and The Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children.
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by Shaquille O’Neal, Scholastic Books. Ages 4-8. This is one of Evans’s first books, and one he holds dearest to his heart. The book combines paintings, full-color photographs and lots of white space to create a thoroughly unique and imaginative look. Children will enjoy the visual surprises and clever spin on this familiar fairy tale by a real-life, 7’1’’ giant. Guaranteed to score high points! “Shaq and I had a great time working on this book!” reports Evans. Get in on the fun!
Did I Tell You I Love You Today: by Deloris Jordan & Roslyn Jordan, Simon & Schuster. Ages 4-8. This book of brilliant color and fun, “throw back” imagery is filled with LOVE and JOY. Written by the mother and the sister of one of the most dynamic athletes of our day, Michael Jordan, this book expresses a mother’s love for her children. Evans calls this book “simple but hip.” Simple but hip to the point of LOVE.

The Shanna Show, by Jean Marzollo, Jump at the Sun. Ages 3-7. The Shanna Show series follows Shanna (“It rhymes with banana.”) putting on different shows in her bedroom. During each show, she has readers guess who she is pretending to be. Her helpers appear in each book and include: her 4-year-old brother Shane, Dinah the dinosaur, Ducky and Tiger. Together, they help readers guess who Shanna is now: a school teacher? A construction worker? A professional soccer player? This series is so popular, it has been adapted for television and can be seen every day on Playhouse Disney. Kids love to play along and watch these fun characters come to life in their own living room. At the end of each book and show, Shanna asks kids, “What kind of show can you put on?” inspiring kids into creative play of their own.

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The art of CHILDREN'S books: It's not kids stuff.

Have you ever had an idea for a book. I have published over 20 titles and have had some wonderful experiences in the world of creating books. I have met MANY authors and illustrators in the field. I h...
Posted by shane on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:41:00 PST