Comments on: Give the magical gift of Books

By: Christina Forshay

Christina Forshay — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:44:13 +0000

I wish I would have seen these amazing ideas before Christmas! I'm definitely bookmarking this post for Christmas 2012!

By: rafael lopez

rafael lopez — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:15:55 +0000

Lupe,
Thanks for taking the time to write and Steve Jobs was right you have to put yourself out there. I have learned so much from studying children's books and my advice is to connect with the great work out there and see what resonates for you. Go for your dreams and stay in touch when you get to the right place. Study the characters, colors, pacing and think of books like a film or a song as you can control the rhythm.

By: Loops

Loops — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:23:02 +0000

Dear Rafael Lopez,

For a long time now, I have been contemplating on writing children's books, and recently, I have been viewing several videos on Youtube on "How to write and illustrate your book." I stumbled upon your video on Youtube titled, "Rafael Lopez Children's Books" which lead me to your blog and I must say that your work has left me completely mezmorized. I love all of the vivid colors that you use to bring the pages of a book to life and the way every creature, character, and object has its specific purpose to draw the readers attention to the next page, and the next page, and the next page until the story ends. I have never written a book before, but when I do, will you illustrate my book? I saw an interview with Steve Jobs (CEO of Apple and may he RIP) who stated that part of the reason some people are successful is because they ask for help, and usually, people are willing to help. I'm hoping he is right. Thank you for your time, Lupe

By: rafael lopez

rafael lopez — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:06:24 +0000

Robert, The illustrations in these books really speak to me and I hope you can check them out.

By: Robert Trujillo/Tres

Robert Trujillo/Tres — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:41:56 +0000

Great selection, thanks for the suggestions