Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators As Kids

This graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood experiences of artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney.  What makes an artist? What sparks their imagination? Where do their creativity and unique style come from? Illustrations and a graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of artists and their childhoods. Featuring artists such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, Tove Jansson, Jerry Pinkney, Yuyi Morales, and Hayao Miyazaki, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers.