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El Paso Times Monday, Nov. 7, 2005 vTM Especially for and their families kids, Go dot to dot and color. uu zj via By BETTY DEBNAM 2005 Caldecott Honor Winner Meet Illustrator E.B. Lewis in S3 P0 fvj in 2 'm -s CZ) cyc) In 4 in i if- X. 4 His work E.B.

did not work on his own art for eight years after college. Then a friend convinced him to start painting again. He became successful, showing his art at galleries. One day an agent called him up and persuaded him to try to illustrate children's books. The agent sent slides of E.B.'s art to nine publishers.

Soon all nine asked him to work for them. He quit his job to illustrate books full-time. He said, "It's an incredible world, and I really feel privileged to be part of it." Some favorites Colon "White, because it has all the colors in it. I love light." Place to read: on the plane Food: Thai and pizza Music: jazz Advice to kids "Always pursue the difficult. There and only there is the true award.

I have a problem with the average, with being comfortable with that. Never be comfortable with a C. Always try well beyond that." KB. Lewis has illustrated about 35 children's books. This year he won a Caldecott Honor Award for "Coming On Home Soon" by Jacqueline Woodson.

He won the Coretta Scott King Illustrator's Award in 2003 for Talkin' About Bessie" by Nikki Grimes. The Coretta Scott King Award is given to an outstanding black illustrator. Growing up with art Earl Bradley Lewis said that when he was growing up in Philadelphia, he was "kind of the outcast. I beat to a different drum." But he felt as if he belonged at his grandparents' home in the country. He said, "I loved having time by myself, and loved having time to draw by myself." When his uncle, an artist, visited E.B.'s grandparents, he encouraged E.B.'s interest in art.

Another uncle and an aunt are also artists. He also saw fine art through his father's job. His dad worked to preserve the armor of the knight on exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. When E.B. went to work with his dad, he said the gallery was his playground.

Rookie Cookie's Recipe Potato and Cheese Casserole You'll need: 5 cups cold cooked potatoes, peeled and cut in small pieces ounces sharp cheese, shredded 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons flour E.B. Lewis, 48, works in studios outside his homes in New Jersey and South Carolina. He has two sons, Aaron, 20, and Joshua, 18. He has a fish tank in his bedroom and koi in a pond in his back yard. The healing power of art Until about sixth grade, E.B.

said, "I was failing miserably in school. I was the least likely to succeed." He said his uncle saw he was in deep trouble and rescued him by taking him to Saturday morning art classes. His uncle knew E.B. was not reading at the level he should be, so he brought him books on artists and art. His grades began to change.

By high school he knew he wanted to go to college. He earned his master's degree in special education. He spent 12 years working with kids with special problems. He used art to help them. 3 tablespoons butter A IT 12 teaspoon salt dash of pepper What to do: In "Little Cliff and the Porch People" by Clifton Taulbert, a boy finds surprises from his neighbors as they enjoy the summer from their porches.

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Josh's character is the caddie for a young man named Francis Ouimet, a well-known golfer from the early 1900s. For many years, most golfers had caddies who carried their bags and clubs. Some golfers, Weight: 178 Hometown: Oakland, Calif. Eiids! You're Invited to the White House A Kid's Guide to the White House Is a terrific behind-the-scenes look at a very special house. Written with the cooperation of the White House Historical Association, the book is full of fun information, photos (some in full color) and puzzles that kids of all ages will enjoy.

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"J-Roll," who finished the 2005 season with a .290 batting average, also is a sharp fielding shortstop with a strong arm. Since joining the Phillies in 2000, Rollins has done more than hit and field. He started a "J-Roll's Read Program" in Philadelphia. Long before that, in the 1980s and 1990s, he appeared in several Mavis Staples and MC Hammer music videos. Maybe it's time for him to make a "how to hit" video.

Next season keep an eye on "J-Roll," who is on a roll at the plate. i Josh started acting when he was just 5. A friend of his mom's a was an agent and thought he would be a good actor. Josh, now 11, continues to enjoy his roles in both TV and films. He has played parts in commercials, soap operas, situation comedies and movies.

He has been on the TV show "Blue's Clues." Josh grew up in Ridgewood, N.J. He has one brother named Scott. When not acting, he likes bowling, listening to music and playing video games. Josh also loves to be with his two dogs, a bichon and a beagle. from Thai Mtni Paga by Betty Mrani IO09 Tha Mini Pag PtiMMrano Convwny toe I To ordw, send $9 95 plus $3.50 tor postage and handling lor each copy.

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Bernice: Why did the band leader bring the bull into the marching band? Beatrice: He wanted to take the bull by the "Imagine" is the theme of this year's Children's Book Week (Nov. 14 to 20). This is a mini poster of the 2005 Newbery and Caldecott award winners. Honor awards E.B. Lewis has illustrated many books for kids and shows his work at art galleries.

Read about him in this issue. horns! 6 rri'-riKf Bob: What should you do if a bull charges you? Newbery winners Ben: Pay him cash, last! The John Newbery Medal is "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" is a fictional story about true events. When a white boy becomes good friends with a black girl, he gains the courage to stand up for what is right awarded each year to the author of the most outstanding children's book. This year there were also three Honor Awards. In "Coming On Home Soon" by Jacqueline Woodson, Ada Ruth's mother takes a job in a faraway city.

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"The Red Book" is a story told with no words. In it, a girl finds a book that brings her new adventures. had RACTERSSPAM PTERSSOTOHP it It h3 "Al Capone Does My Shirts" is a fictional story about true events. When 12-year-old Moose's dad becomes a prison guard on Alcatraz Island, Moose must adjust to a new school and to life on an island where some of the hardest criminals are imprisoned. OPENS NEW A 1 jJjWUMjX I VV Honor awards Russell Freedman A A I A jV A' I A i i until new Hit! Iria K9t has written more than 40 nonaction books for kids.

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See if you can find: man in the moon question mark were also three Honor Awards, Knuffle Runny jj KIVIN 1 HINIII I The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" is the true story of a singer who fought for the right to sing in a hall she was banned from because she was black. The Caldecott Medal was awarded to Kevin Henkes for "Kitten's First Full Moon." In it, a kitten thinks the full moon is a bowl of milk. "Knuffle Bunny" is the tale of a little girl who loses her stuffed rabbit But she can't talk yet so is unable to tell her dad what is wrong. ring fish candy cane canoe letter A toothbrush word MINI key sock pencil lima bean exclamation mark ant letter The Mini Page is created and edited by Betty Debnam laefcwl art frmit Murtan AnctariKXl CuHacttOn, Amtantfarg Bur Hixik 1 Mmiuarrtpt LUKary. IttNvattJti uf Paiviaytvniila, OUbaahetf by Clarion Hooka, 300 Staff Artist Wendy Daley Look through your newspaper for a etory Associate Editors Tali Denton Lucy Lien Next week The Mini Page is about the Constitution.

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