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An exhibit of original illustrations from two children's books are on exhibit at the Austin Public Library, Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe Street, Austin, through June 25. The works by illustrator G. Brian Karas are from Princess Fishtail by Frances Minters, to be published in September 2002, and Atlantic, written by Karas, published in April 2002. Twenty pieces of art are displayed at the library. Atlantic: Here is the story of the mighty Atlantic--constantly changing shape and size and always traveling, pulled by tides and moved by storms. The Atlantic Ocean's mystery and depth have always fascinated explorers and fishermen, just as its power and beauty have inspired artists and poets. Princess Fishtail: After rescuing a handsome surfer, the Mer-King's daughter decides to trade her tail to a frightening troll in exchange for legs, but after a month on land she seeks a way to visit her home. Karas is the illustrator of more than 70 books. His first illustrated book was published in 1983 (Home On The Bayou which won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor). Other notable books Karas has illustrated include Saving Sweetness by Diane Stanley; Skidamarink, which he also wrote, Missing Mittens by Stuart Murphy; and the Hi Rise Private Eyes series by Cynthia Rylant. He says he took his first art lessons at five from his sister and drawing became a passion. He attended Paier School of Art in Connecticut where many of his teachers were children's book illustrators. He grew up in Connecticut but has lived in Kansas City, New York, and Phoenix. He will be the illustrator for the Texas Reading Club in Summer 2003, illustrating the theme, Mission Possible: Spy a Book! APL is the first stop on a nationwide tour, sponsored by the publisher Penguin Putnam, Inc. Jeanette Larson Youth Services Manager Austin Public Library--ACYS 800 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX 78701 512-974-7405 512-974-7403 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm
