Lecia Balian

Author / Illustrator

Green Lake (Green Lake County)

P.O Box 107
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 410-7147
E-mail: leciabalian@gmail.com
Web site: http://lecia.baliandesign.com

Wisconsin Connection
I was born and raised in Hartford, Wisconsin and currently reside in beautiful Green Lake, Wisconsin.

Published Works
Humbug Handbook: The Lorna Balian Educational Activity Book (Humbug Books, 1994)
Illustrated by: Lecia and Poppy Balian

Sometimes it's Turkey, Sometimes it's Feathers (Star Bright Books, 2004)
Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian

Leprechauns Never Lie (Star Bright Books, 2004)
Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian

The Aminal (Star Bright Books, 2004)
Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian

The Sweet Touch (Star Bright Books, 2005)
Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian

Where in the World Is Henry? (Star Bright Books, 2005)
Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian

Bah! Humbug? (Star Bright Books, 2006)
Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian

Awards / Distinctions
Association of Booksellers for Children "Best Books for Children" for Where in the World Is Henry?, 2005

Association of Booksellers for Children "Best Books for Children" for The Aminal, 2004

Benjamin Franklin Award for Where in the World is Henry?, 2006

Presentations
. Elementary School Level (K-5) presentation includes a book reading, powerpoint presentation, computer enhanced art demonstration, and many fun surprises! I have been performing school presentations with my mother (Lorna Balian) since my early childhood. As she no longer makes these presentations, I have picked up where Lorna Balian has left off by taking her life's work to a new generation of readers. My presentation covers a broad spectrum of Balian books, and demonstrates how illustrating children's books has changed over the decades. I love how computer technology has opened illustrating into new worlds of possibility, and truly enjoy sharing my knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with children. .

Fees
$500 per day, (up to three presentations) plus travel expenses and lodging if necessary. References available upon request. :)

Additional Comments
As a lifelong resident of Wisconsin, my illustrations reflect my love for Wisconsin's natural beauty as much as possible. I literally grew up watching my mother, Lorna Balian, illustrate children's books. Following in her footsteps is an honor that brings me great joy. I attended the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, however, most everything I know about art and design I learned from my parents and my children.

Genre(s) of books: picture books

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	Quick Guide CCBC Webcasts Original Interviews Wisconsin Book Creators CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children's Book Creators Lecia Balian Author / Illustrator Green Lake (Green Lake County) P.O Box 107 Green Lake, WI 54941 (920) 410-7147 E-mail: leciabalian@gmail.com Web site: http://lecia.baliandesign.com Wisconsin Connection I was born and raised in Hartford, Wisconsin and currently reside in beautiful Green Lake, Wisconsin. Published Works Humbug Handbook: The Lorna Balian Educational Activity Book (Humbug Books, 1994) Illustrated by: Lecia and Poppy Balian Sometimes it's Turkey, Sometimes it's Feathers (Star Bright Books, 2004) Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian Leprechauns Never Lie (Star Bright Books, 2004) Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian The Aminal (Star Bright Books, 2004) Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian The Sweet Touch (Star Bright Books, 2005) Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian Where in the World Is Henry? (Star Bright Books, 2005) Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian Bah! Humbug? (Star Bright Books, 2006) Illustrated by: Lorna and Lecia Balian Awards / Distinctions Association of Booksellers for Children "Best Books for Children" for Where in the World Is Henry?, 2005 Association of Booksellers for Children "Best Books for Children" for The Aminal, 2004 Benjamin Franklin Award for Where in the World is Henry?, 2006 Presentations . Elementary School Level (K-5) presentation includes a book reading, powerpoint presentation, computer enhanced art demonstration, and many fun surprises! I have been performing school presentations with my mother (Lorna Balian) since my early childhood. As she no longer makes these presentations, I have picked up where Lorna Balian has left off by taking her life's work to a new generation of readers. My presentation covers a broad spectrum of Balian books, and demonstrates how illustrating children's books has changed over the decades. I love how computer technology has opened illustrating into new worlds of possibility, and truly enjoy sharing my knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with children. . Fees $500 per day, (up to three presentations) plus travel expenses and lodging if necessary. References available upon request. :) Additional Comments As a lifelong resident of Wisconsin, my illustrations reflect my love for Wisconsin's natural beauty as much as possible. I literally grew up watching my mother, Lorna Balian, illustrate children's books. Following in her footsteps is an honor that brings me great joy. I attended the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, however, most everything I know about art and design I learned from my parents and my children. Genre(s) of books: picture books