Hoping everyone is coping well with this new way of life as we face Coronavirus together and finding time to be productive at home. Creating these posts to help young readers inside during these trying times.
I will be posting black and white drawings from my books that didn’t make the final cut. Hope children and their families will discover drawings never seen before and have the opportunity to color them in their own way. If you would like to share your drawing please post it on social media with a hashtag like #yomequedoencasa, or #maybesomethingbeautiful. Encourage you to post photos of kid’s art and coloring in action- let’s showcase their work. Perhaps there are some budding young writers out there who want to create their own stories to go with their creations.
This first drawing comes from our book Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You,a collaboration with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. It depicts Madison and Arturo who are blind enjoying the outdoors. Picture yourself there as you create, go ahead, have fun and fill it with the colors you see in your imagination. It’s a good way to pass some time.
As we all stay home, enjoy time with your family and get creative! Wishing everyone good health and colorful moments of calm during these challenging times.
UPDATE: Thanks to Maria Magdalena Jara for sharing her beautiful watercolor!
Maria Magdalena Jara watercolor