2025 Musa Mentor
J de laVega
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Preferred Age Category: Picture Books and Early Reader Preferred Genre or Sub-Genres: social issues, cultural focused, food. I really like stories with people rather than animals. As a mentor I love working on: I love working on the editing process and making illustrations create an emotional connection. Areas of expertise/strengths as a mentor: I am an excellent cheerleader, but a tough editor. Everyone has a story to tell and I really want your authentic voice to shine through. I am especially critical of artwork, not the art itself, but ensuring the art tells your reader what words can't. I want you to make magic, because I know you're totally capable of it. I love making dummies and choosing which pages should be completed to showcase the work. Areas of weakness as a mentor: Not great with nonfiction picture books. Love to read them, but I'm not the best choice as a mentor. |
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ABOUT J...
J de laVega is an author-illustrator of the best selling picture book Petunia Brown, middle-grade novel Peter Tulliver and the City of Monsters, and graphic early reader Annalise: The Special Dish. She currently resides in southern California with her children, partner, and guinea pigs. J is a proud advocate of representation, social justice, and believes everyone has a story that needs to be heard.
https://www.authorjdelavega.com/
J de laVega is an author-illustrator of the best selling picture book Petunia Brown, middle-grade novel Peter Tulliver and the City of Monsters, and graphic early reader Annalise: The Special Dish. She currently resides in southern California with her children, partner, and guinea pigs. J is a proud advocate of representation, social justice, and believes everyone has a story that needs to be heard.
https://www.authorjdelavega.com/