Selina Alko's guest appearances

Selina Alko

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Here Wee Read

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Nikki Grimes

Frank Murphy

Laura Shovan

David Anderson

Keith Negley

Kayla Harren

Raina Telgemeier

Dan Santat

Traci Sorell

Lori Richmond

Aaron Reynolds

Kate DiCamillo

Deborah Wiles

Kwame Alexander

Oge Mora

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Award-winning writer-illustrator Selina Alko now spends her days melding words and mixed-media art to convey stories of hope and inspiration—as well as an alternative viewpoint. Growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia with a Turkish Jewish father who spoke seven languages and taught painting, and a Jewish mother who worked in the family’s century-old metal recycling business, she was surrounded by the melody of words and stories from different places and varied visual possibilities.When Selina was in elementary school her entire family would attend her father’s painting class where they learned about 19th Century Impressionists and German Expressionists and were asked to choose paintings and copy them using acrylics. Not only was this a fascinating art history lesson, but it also taught her about the emotional use of color and instilled in her a deep appreciation for painting.Aside from art, Selina’s childhood was also filled with books; Richard Scarry, Curious George, and anything by Judy Blume were a few of her favorites, and summers were spent at a Jewish sleep-away camp where her social activist spirit was ignited—as well as a love of folk music.The skills her parents imparted to her as a child, the creative environment that supported them, and the diverse world view she was privy to, have inspired and fueled her ever since and are evident in her many children's books. Some of her award-winning books include: The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage, B is for Brooklyn, Daddy Christmas &amp; Hanukkah Mama, and Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell. When she’s not working on a new project, Selina enjoys reading, traveling, running art-making workshops, collaging in her sketchbook, and dance-walking in Prospect Park.Purchase Selina’s latest book I is for Immigrants!Visit Selina’s website: https://www.selinaalko.com/Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: http://hereweeread.comPersonal Website: charnaiegordon.comPodcast Email Address: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.comFind Charnaie on the following social media platforms under the username @hereweeread: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.  Feel free to share this podcast on your social media platforms to help spread the word to others.  Thanks for listening!

Award-winning writer-illustrator Selina Alko now spends her days melding words and mixed-media art to convey stories of hope and inspiration—as well as an alternative viewpoint. Growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia with a Turkish Jewish father who spoke seven languages and taught painting, and a Jewish mother who worked in the family’s century-old metal recycling business, she was surrounded by the melody of words and stories from different places and varied visual possibilities.When Selina was in elementary school her entire family would attend her father’s painting class where they learned about 19th Century Impressionists and German Expressionists and were asked to choose paintings and copy them using acrylics. Not only was this a fascinating art history lesson, but it also taught her about the emotional use of color and instilled in her a deep appreciation for painting.Aside from art, Selina’s childhood was also filled with books; Richard Scarry, Curious George, and anything by Judy Blume were a few of her favorites, and summers were spent at a Jewish sleep-away camp where her social activist spirit was ignited—as well as a love of folk music.The skills her parents imparted to her as a child, the creative environment that supported them, and the diverse world view she was privy to, have inspired and fueled her ever since and are evident in her many children's books. Some of her award-winning books include: The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage, B is for Brooklyn, Daddy Christmas &amp; Hanukkah Mama, and Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell. When she’s not working on a new project, Selina enjoys reading, traveling, running art-making workshops, collaging in her sketchbook, and dance-walking in Prospect Park. Purchase Selina’s latest book <a href="https://amzn.to/2XpWiqY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I is for Immigrants</a>! Visit Selina’s website: <a href="https://www.selinaalko.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.selinaalko.com/ </a>Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: <a href="http://hereweeread.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hereweeread.com </a>Personal Website: <a href="http://charnaiegordon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">charnaiegordon.com </a>Podcast Email Address: <a href="mailto:hereweereadpodcast@gmail.com">hereweereadpodcast@gmail.com </a> Find Charnaie on the following social media platforms under the username @hereweeread: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.   Feel free to share this podcast on your social media platforms to help spread the word to others.  Thanks for listening!

27 - I is for Immigrants: A Conversation with Selina Alko

In episode 23, I interview children's book author and illustrator, Selina Alko. We met briefly at ICON10 in Detroit where she was serving as the VP (thanks to Scott Bakal for the introduction) and I was happy to have the chance to chat with her in a more conversational setting.  Selina grew up in Canada and lives in Brooklyn, NY. She has two children who are in the middle of adolescence and we talk about what that looks like at home. We discuss the challenges and benefits of raising biracial children in New York and we also talk about whether or not being a mother slowed down her career.  Creative Playdate is syndicated at IllustrationAge.com and the theme music was created by Thomas James and Jason Ritz. You can follow the show on Twitter and on Instagram and you can learn more about me and my work at michellekondrich.com. If you haven't yet, please subscribe, rate and review the show on  Apple Podcasts! Now go play.

In episode 23, I interview children's book author and illustrator, <a href="http://www.selinaalko.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Selina Alko</a>. We met briefly at ICON10 in Detroit where she was serving as the VP (thanks to Scott Bakal for the introduction) and I was happy to have the chance to chat with her in a more conversational setting. Selina grew up in Canada and lives in Brooklyn, NY. She has two children who are in the middle of adolescence and we talk about what that looks like at home. We discuss the challenges and benefits of raising biracial children in New York and we also talk about whether or not being a mother slowed down her career. Creative Playdate is syndicated at <a href="http://www.illustrationage.com/playdate" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IllustrationAge.com</a> and the theme music was created by Thomas James and Jason Ritz. You can follow the show on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/playdatepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and on <a href="http://instagram.com/creative_playdate_podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and you can learn more about me and my work at <a href="http://michellekondrich.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">michellekondrich.com</a>. If you haven't yet, please subscribe, rate and review the show on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-playdate/id1257436242?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>! Now go play.

Episode 23: Selina Alko

Sean Qualls

Selina Alko (@SelinaAlko) and Sean Qualls (@sean_qualls) are the illustrators of CAN I TOUCH YOUR HAIR?: POEMS OF RACE, MISTAKES, AND FRIENDSHIP, an powerful and unmistakable work of poetry for children and readers of all ages. This is part two of a two part interview focused on the book. The previous episode featured CAN I TOUCH YOUR HAIR? authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters. You can access even more information about this book and its author illustrator by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/podcast.

Selina Alko (<a href="https://twitter.com/SelinaAlko" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SelinaAlko</a>) and Sean Qualls (<a href="https://twitter.com/sean_qualls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sean_qualls</a>) are the illustrators of CAN I TOUCH YOUR HAIR?: POEMS OF RACE, MISTAKES, AND FRIENDSHIP, an powerful and unmistakable work of poetry for children and readers of all ages. This is part two of a two part interview focused on the book. The previous episode featured CAN I TOUCH YOUR HAIR? authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters. You can access even more information about this book and its author illustrator by visiting <a href="http://www.matthewcwinner.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.matthewcwinner.com/podcast</a>.

Selina Alko and Sean Qualls

The Case for Loving by Selina Alko