June 22, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: IBBY Canada is pleased to announce that Ashley Barron has been selected for the 2017 Joanne Fitzgerald Illustrator in Residence Program, at Northern District Branch of Toronto Public Library. During her residency in the month of October, Ashley will present art activities for school children at the library, lead evening workshops in the library for adults and teens, make presentations to art students in high schools and colleges, and offer portfolio reviews.
Ashley Barron is a multimedia artist who is best known for her cut-paper collage-style work. The children’s books she has illustrated include the Math in Nature series, Kyle Goes Alone and Up, all published by Owlkids, and her newest book is being published by Kids Can Press. Ashley has also done illustration work for magazines, animations, advertising campaigns, and window displays. She grew up in Oshawa, Ontario, graduated from the OCAD University, and now lives in Toronto.
From applications received from illustrators across Canada, the 2017 Illustrator in Residence was selected by a jury comprised of Sheila Barry, Publisher, Groundwood Books (and president of IBBY Canada); Sarah Bradley, Library Service Manager, Toronto Public Library; and Meghan Howe, Library Coordinator, Canadian Children’s Book Centre.
The Joanne Fitzgerald Illustrator in Residence Program offers a published children’s book illustrator a month-long residency in a Canadian public library. The program honours the life of Joanne Fitzgerald (1956–2011), whose children’s books include Plain Noodles, Emily’s House, and Doctor Kiss Says Yes, winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award. The Program is a joint project of IBBY Canada, Toronto Public Library, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council, and the Young family.
Toronto Public Library is the busiest urban public library system in the world. Last year, we had 18 million visits to our branches and 34 million virtual visits. We empower Torontonians to thrive in the digital age and global knowledge economy. With expanded access to technology, lifelong learning, and diverse cultural and leisure experiences, Torontonians have increased opportunities for growth and success, and stronger connections to each other and to their communities. To learn more, visit tpl.ca, call Answerline at 416-393-7131 or follow us on Twitter @torontolibrary.
IBBY, the International Board on Books for Young People (www.ibby.org), founded in 1953, is an network of organizations in over 70 countries, committed to bringing books and children together. IBBY Canada (www.ibby-canada.org) promotes quality French and English Canadian children’s literature nationally and internationally.
For more information, please contact:
Helena Aalto
Promotion Officer, IBBY Canada
promotions@ibby-canada.org
Posted: June 22, 2017 by Admin
Ashley Barron is IBBY Canada’s 2017 Joanne Fitzgerald Illustrator in Residence
June 22, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: IBBY Canada is pleased to announce that Ashley Barron has been selected for the 2017 Joanne Fitzgerald Illustrator in Residence Program, at Northern District Branch of Toronto Public Library. During her residency in the month of October, Ashley will present art activities for school children at the library, lead evening workshops in the library for adults and teens, make presentations to art students in high schools and colleges, and offer portfolio reviews.
Ashley Barron is a multimedia artist who is best known for her cut-paper collage-style work. The children’s books she has illustrated include the Math in Nature series, Kyle Goes Alone and Up, all published by Owlkids, and her newest book is being published by Kids Can Press. Ashley has also done illustration work for magazines, animations, advertising campaigns, and window displays. She grew up in Oshawa, Ontario, graduated from the OCAD University, and now lives in Toronto.
From applications received from illustrators across Canada, the 2017 Illustrator in Residence was selected by a jury comprised of Sheila Barry, Publisher, Groundwood Books (and president of IBBY Canada); Sarah Bradley, Library Service Manager, Toronto Public Library; and Meghan Howe, Library Coordinator, Canadian Children’s Book Centre.
The Joanne Fitzgerald Illustrator in Residence Program offers a published children’s book illustrator a month-long residency in a Canadian public library. The program honours the life of Joanne Fitzgerald (1956–2011), whose children’s books include Plain Noodles, Emily’s House, and Doctor Kiss Says Yes, winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award. The Program is a joint project of IBBY Canada, Toronto Public Library, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council, and the Young family.
Toronto Public Library is the busiest urban public library system in the world. Last year, we had 18 million visits to our branches and 34 million virtual visits. We empower Torontonians to thrive in the digital age and global knowledge economy. With expanded access to technology, lifelong learning, and diverse cultural and leisure experiences, Torontonians have increased opportunities for growth and success, and stronger connections to each other and to their communities. To learn more, visit tpl.ca, call Answerline at 416-393-7131 or follow us on Twitter @torontolibrary.
IBBY, the International Board on Books for Young People (www.ibby.org), founded in 1953, is an network of organizations in over 70 countries, committed to bringing books and children together. IBBY Canada (www.ibby-canada.org) promotes quality French and English Canadian children’s literature nationally and internationally.
For more information, please contact:
Helena Aalto
Promotion Officer, IBBY Canada
promotions@ibby-canada.org
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