Friday, October 31, 2008

You ask. Tomie answers.

Here are some questions from Ms. Kennelly's second grade class at Covington Elementary, and Tomie's answers.

Q: Do you have a cell phone?
A: Yes. It's a very basic cell phone. It probably was designed for a child or an older person.

Q: What was the first book you ever made?
A: SOUND, by Lisa Miller, was the first book published that I illustrated.

Q: What was the last book you made?
A: BRAVA, STREGA NONA was the most recent book published. In fact, it was published yesterday.

Q: Are you still writing and illustrating books?
A: Yes.

Q: Do you have fancy things?
A: I only have fancy things.

Q: Do lots of people write you letters?
A: Yes!

Q: Are your mom and dad alive?
A: No.