Nelson Mandela and I shared a birthday, so I always felt a special, superstitious connection to him. (I also share a birthday with Vin Diesel but I have no superstition about that.)
While I hold Mandela in my heart, and am sad about his death yesterday, I don't want to let today go by without observing that it was exactly one year ago that BABY PENGUINS EVERYWHERE! came out, and I became a published author/illustrator. Such an incredible year!
So with respect to my birthday brother: Happy Author-versary to me. And to celebrate, here's a video from the painting of my new book. Share it with the little artists in your life!
x, M.
