Olga #2 is coming soon!
I just got my advanced copy and it looks perfect. You can preorder it HERE, otherwise it should be in store by March 13th!
I can’t wait to know what your kids think of it. Personally, I like it even more than #1! Here’s an exerpt from the Kirkus review:
“In her second science-based adventure, inquisitive Olga relies on research to help determine what ails her beloved pet, Meh.
After discovering a new species—the Olgamus ridiculus—in her last adventure (Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere, 2017), fact-loving and gently misanthropic Olga has decided to leave Earth with Meh, who she’s decided must come from another planet. The black-haired, pale-skinned girl gathers information about what they will need for their intergalactic journey by visiting her favorite punk-rock librarian, Ms. Swoop, amassing space facts from the internet, and learning about astronaut-appropriate fare. However, Olga soon notices that something is wrong with Meh when her companion’s usually gentle demeanor and appearance both change for the worse. Will Olga be able to find out what is wrong with her cherished Olgamus ridiculus so they can embark upon their cosmic journey? Question-loving Olga describes herself as “grouchy,” but this seems a bit unfair; Olga is a strong—and wholly likable—character who values research and fact (usually over human interaction) and is not afraid to speak her mind, whether she’s confronting the popular girls or a vainglorious veterinarian. With pleasing, pink-toned two-color illustrations in an appealing graphic-hybrid format with large, charming artwork, this should appeal to an audience who likes their protagonists to be bold, smart, and welcoming of a gross-out joke or two.
A well-wrought sophomore offering with a delightfully unconventional heroine. (Graphic/fiction hybrid. 7-11)”
Girls can be
Here’s a little poster I made to counter gender stereotypes. Teachers and parents, feel free to print it for personal or school use (no commercial use, please). Click here to download a higher-res version.
There is now a BOYS version of this image! Also, if you’d like to further discuss gender stereotypes with your kids or students, take a look a this free e-book I made a while ago.
If you’d like to know when I release new free posters or books, follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Boys can be
You liked the “Girls can be” mini-poster and many of you asked if I would make a boys version. Here it is!
Teachers and parents, feel free to print it for your classrooms and at home (no commercial use, please). Click here for a higher-res image.
If you want to discuss gender stereotypes further with your kids, you’ll find “Artsy boys and smelly girls”, a free e-book, here.
If you’d like to know when I release new free posters or books, follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Some famous scientists
Here are some scientists that your kids and students might like to meet. Feel free to print this poster for your classrooms and at home (no commercial use allowed, please. ) The high-res version is HERE.
To see my other free posters, visit my boutique and click on “free printable stuff”.
If you’d like to know when I release new free posters or books, follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
I like my monsters
Parents and teachers, feel free to print this for your classrooms and kids if you think the message could be useful, as long as you don’t use it on anything you plan to sell. Click HERE to download a higher resolution.
To see my other free posters, visit my boutique and click on “free printable stuff”.
If you’d like to know when I release new free posters or books, follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Women in STEM mini-posters
I made these illustrations of little girls who grew up to change the history of science and technology.
Teachers and parents, feel free to use these to show your kids great role models. I will add more.
You can also find the series on Facebook HERE. Your suggestions are welcome!
Creativity tip of the day
Doodle + creative tip of the day: if drawing something in particular makes you feel good, draw it as often as you want. Don’t feel guilty about being repetitive. It doesn’t mean you’re not creative. Drawing can be a form of meditation, and meditation is often repetitive. Drawing can also be about having fun, and drawing what makes you feel good is a way to reconnect with the simple childish pleasure of making things appear on paper. In my case, I feel good drawing weird creatures, birds, and cacti these days. What’s your special feel-good subject?
For more creativity tips, follow me on Instagram.
Olga and the smelly thing from nowhere
My new books is in stores today! What you’ll find in it: a grumpy scientist, some annoying humans, a dog that pees everywhere, tons of cute animals, gross science facts, mac n’ cheese, a boy with hand-drawn hair, a lesson on poopology, and a very special and smelly creature that will melt your heart (I hope). Available online and in bookstores!
Drawing live on The New York Times Books!
I had the great honor of being invited to draw and chat live on The New York Times Books‘ Facebook page!
As you can imagine, it was very very intimidating and stressful. Drawing and answering questions at the same time is hard (especially in front of thousands of viewers!)
That’s why, if you watch the whole video, you’ll have the privilege of seeing me make a mistake while hand-writing the title of one of my books. C’est la vie!
Also, the interviewer mistakenly said I had translated the book myself. I didn’t; Richard Kutner did this excellent job. I’m sorry I didn’t correct her at the time, I was very nervous.
Click here to watch the video!
To buy the book The Great Antonio, click here.
