The Making of FLOAT: How to Create a Children’s Picture Book with Larry Daley
Lunch: 12:00-1:00pm | Presentation: 1:00-2:30pm
This 90-minute presentation showcases the step-by-step process of creating a children’s picture book for today’s audience of new readers and bedtime storytellers. Through a powerpoint of full-color illustrations and behind-the-scenes visuals, author/illustrator Larry Daley shares his two year journey of making his picture book FLOAT: A dive-in adventure about a first-grader who leaps into action to retrieve her soggy snacks from a stealing seagull. This talk highlights the artist’s start-to-finish process of illustrating a story for kids while revealing the unique challenges of producing original stories in the children’s market. Full of engaging artwork and personal stories from the author, this presentation offers a sneak peak at this new release from the author/illustrator.
Larry Daley is a children’s illustrator and freelance creative director in children’s media development. His illustrative and written work is mostly known for its quirky humor, playful characters, and exaggerated perspectives. Right now, his focus is on creating funny stories that blend chaos with kindness.
As an alumnus of Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Comics, Larry supervised major comic book brands such as Batman and Superman in film, television, video games, toys, comics, licensed promotions, and children’s publishing. Larry is also a published children’s illustrator and award-winning toy designer!
