WHY YES...
...that is NEIL PATRICK HARRIS and DANIEL HANDLER (aka LEMONY SNICKET) taking a copy of "The Elephants of Art" home to their kids! I meet a couple of stars by chance at the NYC Book Expo...and they went home with my autograph!!
Article:
NJ ARTIST’S NEW BOOK “THE ELEPHANTS OF ART” TEACHES THE FUNDAMENTALS
As school budgets decrease throughout the country, one of the first programs sent to the chopping block is usually art. The arts, from painting to graphic design, are often neglected in schools when compared to math, science, reading and writing, and even other vocational studies. But one New Jersey teacher, writer and artist argues that art is a crucial aspect of our existence, which is why she wrote The Elephants of Art. READ MORE...
Thanks to @SteveAdubato for his gracious invite to appear on One on One. We discuss the book, the elements, the importance of fun in learning and shared a few memories of growing up in North Jersey!
The interview aired this past April with future re-air dates to come.
Story time and themed parties always include an art project filled with lines, shapes, colors & texture!
Past Events: Parties!
Past Event
March 24, 2017
Author Visit & Art Fun!
The Albrook School, Basking Ridge, NJ
I had the great pleasure of visiting The Albrook School in Basking Ridge, NJ. The staff did an amazing job preparing the children for the big day! I don't know who was more excited! When I arrived I was greeted by a herd of fantastic paper elephants!* Many thanks to the administration, teachers, parents and especially the children!
Past Event
Author Visit & Art Fun!
June 29th, 2017-Hoboken, NJ
This event filled in one day!
Looking forward to more visits
Publishers Weekly's
full review
Art + Science...How Cool is This!
A fellow art teacher passed this note along:
"Please pass this along to your friend Jo O'Mara as her book has inspired Catherine to participate in the Union City Science Fair as a 1st Grader! This is what she will be presenting on:
Title: Elements of Art
Hypothesis: Art is created by using the 7 elements.
Purpose: To demonstrate/show how art is created by combining the elements.
Results: Line, Shape, Color, Value, Form, Space, Texture
Conclusion: Elements work together to make art.
Thank you again for making such a positive impact on Catherine's life!"
Union City Science Fair takes place on NOV 16th.
I can't wait to see pictures!
Go Catherine
Good Luck & HAVE FUN!
Author Event
Oct 29, 2019
4:30-5:30
Author Presentation Package
Author Visits
Invite the elephants to your school, library, clubs, etc. Custom made events include story time, art activities, themed parties, interviews, book signings and more!
