BOSTON! via animoto.com

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My family drove to Boston yesterday to watch the Sox beat the Angels, and we brought Isabella along for fun. This video (a series of still shots transformed into video using animoto.com) recaps our day.

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Isabella is the star of the soon-to-be-released Doodle Storybook, Isabella's Shoe Studio (duopress 2013), written and illustrated by Yours Truly.

i ❤ moo

Next weekend, I will be attending Book Expo America in NYC, for duopress. We've been working on various printed promo material for months in anticipation of this event—which is a biggie, and about which I am hugely excited! I'll share more news and photos as the date approaches.

I personally had these business cards printed at moo, whose innovative options make my heart sing. The site is beautiful and user-friendly, and I couldn't be happier with the cards. Nice box, too.

I ❤ you, moo.

A.D. for Duopress

Okay, folks. You'd better sit down—this is a biggie. Have I got your attention? Are you settled? Good. (Clears throat, smooths skirt.)

It is with a great deal of pleasure that I make the following announcement:

I am the brand new ART DIRECTOR at DUOPRESS! (Big smile, bigger blush.)

Yes, it's true. After illustrating twelve books for duporess, my friend Mauricio Velázquez de León (who owns the joint) made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I will continue illustrating books for duo, and henceforth will also oversee the design of all duopress titles, which means working with a team of highly talented and super cool people. So. Much. Fun.

Isn't that great news? It made my day. Hope it brightened yours as well.

best always,

v