Eliza Wheeler is an illustrator and author of books for kids, teens, and the young at heart. Her book Miss Maple’s Seeds was a NYT bestseller, and her book Home in the Woods was dubbed “Gorgeous” by the New York Times book review. Eliza is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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'HOME IN THE WOODS' Book Video
A behind-the-scenes video detailing the process of writing and illustrating Home in the Woods.
I’m not sure there’s anything more exciting to an illustrator than the moment you get to see your artwork in the final printed book. Better yet, a stack of printed books! I’m so grateful that Simon and Schuster chose me to illustrate Holly Black’s fabulous new middle-grade novel. You can’t see it in these photos, but the cover has this silky matte finish, with the title and doll in gloss. It’s a great effect! In the acknowledgements, Holly writes: “Thanks to Eliza Wheeler for her creepifyingly beautiful illustrations.” Awesome!! And when we were at Powell’s Books in Portland, Oregon, I…
I have some amazing Kidlit artist friends, and at the top of that list sits Debbie Ohi. Debbie is an artist, writer, musician, gamer, and social media fiend. She generously shares great industry info with everyone around her. We have both been on similar career paths since we met in 2010 during the SCBWI summer conference mentorship meeting, and it’s been so fun to share the experience with her. Debbie interviews me on one of her blogs, Inkygirl.com, a guide for those who write and draw for young people. We talk about Miss Maple’s Seeds, tips for aspiring illustrators, the…
All those in the Pasadena area, please stop by to see me at the Pasadena LitFest this Saturday, 5/11/13! I’ll be reading Miss Maple’s Seeds for the kids at 10:30, then signing at the Once Upon A Time bookstore booth. Here are the details: 10:30-11:00am: Readings & Activities with Children’s Book Authors & Illustrators! Authors and illustrators of gorgeous new children’s picture books will share their work with the little ones! Bethany Barton reading This Monster Cannot Wait! Eliza Wheeler reading Miss Maple’s Seeds Paul Rogers, illustrator of Wynton Marsalis’s Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp! hosting a children’s art activity! (Octavia Butler Stage) Signing hosted afterwards at the…
Please join me this Saturday and Sunday at two wonderful bookstores in the Los Angeles area for story-time! I will read Miss Maple’s Seeds to the kids and have fun coloring sheets to give away. If you know anyone in the area who might be interested, please spread the word! Saturday, April 27, 2013: Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Book Shop, 11:00 AM 1030 Bonita Avenue, La Verne, CA 91750, (909) 599-4558 http://www.mrsnelsons.com/event/special-story-time-eliza-wheeler Sunday, April 28, 2013: Pages Bookstore, 2:00 PM 904 Manhattan Ave. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 near 9th Street (right across from Mucho’s), 310-318-0900 http://www.pagesabookstore.com/event/eliza-wheeler-kids-story-time