Laurie Caple

Illustrator

Rice Lake (Barron County)

Wisconsin Connection
The artist has lived high atop a wooded hill in northwestern Wisconsin for the past 19 years.

Published Works (selected)
Pterosaurs: Rulers of the Skies (Clarion, 2004)

Mama Loves Me From Away (Boyds Mills Press, 2004)

When Mammoths Walked the Earth (Clarion, 2002)

Giant Shark: Megalodon (Clarion, 2000)

American Girl Magazine (Pleasant Company, 1997-2003)

Wildlife Watching (Carolrhoda, 1997)

Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X (Carolrhoda, 1996)

Trout Country (Northword Press, 1995)

Giant Sea Reptiles of the Dinosaur Era (Clarion, 2006)

The Legend of Old Abe - A Civil War Eagle (Sleeping Bear Press, 2006)

Awards / Distinctions
Reading Rainbow - Review Book for Mama Loves Me From Away, 2005

Outstanding Science Trade Book for Pterosaurs: Rulers of the Sky, 2004

Crit Award for New York Central Park Wildlife Center (Illustrations), 1998

Science Books & Films Best Books for Children for Bug Watching, 1999

Presentations
School Visits - Can be divided into any number of sessions... large group presentations (generally lasting 60 minutes), individual attention in classroom setting, teacher in-service, artist residency, etc. Woven through each presentation is the belief that every child is talented; that doing well at something is more about learning how coupled with the interest to persevere. Students are shown how a typed manuscript grows step by fascinating step into a completed hardcover book. Slides of both published and rejected work are highlighted as the presentation progresses to 'where ideas come from' and 'how to correct mistakes'. Watercolor palette, layout sheets, original art portfolio and unique objects used as brushes are among the many visuals shown. Simple sketches are drawn to demonstrate why research and observation are important. A touch of art history is sprinkled in to show how John Singer Sergeant painted "white" with sparkling hues of turquoise & purple and how Vincent van Gogh taught himself to "see" more clearly. Presentations begin and end with examples of a child's artwork - a reminder that "talent" is in everyone around us and within us too.
. . Target audience: All age groups.

Fees
Fees are $800 plus mileage and lodging (if necessary) for a full day of speaking. Out-of-state schools may require a higher fee if travel time is extensive. The artist will contribute 20% of her fee back to schools that are willing to plan and hold their own Children's Art Exhibit following her presentation. Ideas from past exhibits will be sent upon request.

Additional Comments
Every child is talented, original and has something important to say through creative expression.

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	Quick Guide CCBC Webcasts Original Interviews Wisconsin Book Creators CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children's Book Creators Laurie Caple Illustrator Rice Lake (Barron County) 715-234-1774 E-mail: lcaple@charter.net Wisconsin Connection The artist has lived high atop a wooded hill in northwestern Wisconsin for the past 19 years. Published Works (selected) Pterosaurs: Rulers of the Skies (Clarion, 2004) Mama Loves Me From Away (Boyds Mills Press, 2004) When Mammoths Walked the Earth (Clarion, 2002) Giant Shark: Megalodon (Clarion, 2000) American Girl Magazine (Pleasant Company, 1997-2003) Wildlife Watching (Carolrhoda, 1997) Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X (Carolrhoda, 1996) Trout Country (Northword Press, 1995) Giant Sea Reptiles of the Dinosaur Era (Clarion, 2006) The Legend of Old Abe - A Civil War Eagle (Sleeping Bear Press, 2006) Awards / Distinctions Reading Rainbow - Review Book for Mama Loves Me From Away, 2005 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Pterosaurs: Rulers of the Sky, 2004 Crit Award for New York Central Park Wildlife Center (Illustrations), 1998 Science Books & Films Best Books for Children for Bug Watching, 1999 Presentations School Visits - Can be divided into any number of sessions... large group presentations (generally lasting 60 minutes), individual attention in classroom setting, teacher in-service, artist residency, etc. Woven through each presentation is the belief that every child is talented; that doing well at something is more about learning how coupled with the interest to persevere. Students are shown how a typed manuscript grows step by fascinating step into a completed hardcover book. Slides of both published and rejected work are highlighted as the presentation progresses to 'where ideas come from' and 'how to correct mistakes'. Watercolor palette, layout sheets, original art portfolio and unique objects used as brushes are among the many visuals shown. Simple sketches are drawn to demonstrate why research and observation are important. A touch of art history is sprinkled in to show how John Singer Sergeant painted "white" with sparkling hues of turquoise & purple and how Vincent van Gogh taught himself to "see" more clearly. Presentations begin and end with examples of a child's artwork - a reminder that "talent" is in everyone around us and within us too. . . Target audience: All age groups. Fees Fees are $800 plus mileage and lodging (if necessary) for a full day of speaking. Out-of-state schools may require a higher fee if travel time is extensive. The artist will contribute 20% of her fee back to schools that are willing to plan and hold their own Children's Art Exhibit following her presentation. Ideas from past exhibits will be sent upon request. Additional Comments Every child is talented, original and has something important to say through creative expression.