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Episode 15: https://authorvisitpodcast.com/15-artist-in-residence-programs-a-conversation-with-joyce-hesselberth

Bonnie and Shanda interview author-illustrator, Joyce Hesselberth, about her experience doing an artist in residence program in collaboration with a school.

Joyce Hesselberth is the author-illustrator of several artful educational books including:  Mapping Sam, Pitter Pattern, and Shape Shift. Joyce also has a brand new beautiful book out called Beatrice Was A Tree.

Fun fact: Joyce is another agency sister of mine!

Let’s get to it! … Questions we asked Joyce:

• To start, we’d love to hear about your new book, Beatrice Was A Tree, and the inspiration behind it!
   
• So I was super intrigued when you told me you were doing an artist-in-residency with a school… What exactly is that? And can you tell us about your recent experience doing it in partnership with a school?
   
• What (in your opinion) does the school/students benefit from a program like this vs. a one day school visit?

• How should artists go about pricing something like this? And who sets it up … librarian, art teacher, principal, PTA? 
   
• Have you ever heard of an “author in residence” program? And what could that look like for non-artist writers?
   
• Joyce, do you also offer single day visits and virtual visits? And which is your favorite?
   
• Do you have any other advice for authors, illustrators, or educators about trying an artist in residence program?
   

Thank you SO much for chatting with us, Joyce!

Kid book review by Harvey McCloskey (11).
 

Resources and books mentioned in this episode (with affiliate links that help support this podcast):

• Beatrice Was A Tree by Joyce Hesselberth

• Mapping Sam by Joyce Hesselberth

• Pitter Pattern by Joyce Hesselberth

• Shape Shift by Joyce Hesselberth
   
• Wild River by Rodman Philbrick

Where to find us:

• Bonnie: https://bonnieclarkbooks.com/
  Facebook and instagram: @bonnieclarkbooks
  Twitter: @bonclark
   
• Shanda: https://www.shandamc.com/
  Facebook & Twitter: @ShandaMcCloskey
  Instagram: @shandamccloskeydraws
   
• Joyce, where can listeners find you?
  https://www.joycehesselberth.com/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hesselberth
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hesselberth/
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hesselberth

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