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IllustratorsAcknowledgements ___________________________________________ Brian DeinesBiography
Brian Deines is an artist and illustrator acclaimed for the warmth of his palette and his ability to breathe life into his images. He graduated from the Alberta College of Art. His illustrations bring to life the stories of several popular children's books including SkySisters and Bear on the Train. Dragonfly Kites (2002), written by Tomson Highway, was shortlisted for the Governor General's Literary Award for Illustration and nominated for a Ruth Schwartz Children's Book Award. Selective Bibliography Dragonfly Kites / Pimihákanisa Fox on the Ice / Mahkesís Mískwamíhk E-Cípatapít SkySisters Tales of the Monkey King Vladyana KrykorkaBiography
Vladyana was born and raised in Prague. She was an only child who loved art and studied privately for many years. She attended a high school that specialized in art, then moved to Canada, where she graduated from the Ontario College of Art. Vladyana worked as an art director for a Maclean Hunter business publication for several years before she began illustrating textbooks and picture books. Illustrating Robert Munsch and Michael Kusugak's A Promise is a Promise sparked Vladyana's love for the Inuit culture. Since that time, she has flown to the Arctic many times to paint, photograph and get to know the people and their land. She has illustrated all titles by acclaimed Inuit storyteller Michael Kusugak. In total, Vladyana has illustrated more than 20 picture books for children. Selective Bibliography Arctic Stories Northern Lights: The Soccer Trails Orphans in the Sky The Polar Bear's Gift |
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