Lori
S.
McElrath-Eslick
Born:
05/29/1960
Muskegon
,
MI
Parents: Charles and Wanda McElrath
Spouse: Golman Eslick Jr.
Children: Camille , Chase
Address(es):
Permanent :
1621 Mills Ave.
North Muskegon , MI 49445
USA
Contact Information:
Website : http://www.EslickART.com
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 231 343 6661
Parents: Charles and Wanda McElrath
Spouse: Golman Eslick Jr.
Children: Camille , Chase
Address(es):
Permanent :
1621 Mills Ave.
North Muskegon , MI 49445
USA
Contact Information:
Website : http://www.EslickART.com
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 231 343 6661
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
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The Good Fire Helmet / written by Tim Hoppey - illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick. |
Picture Book | Adult | St. Paul, Minn. : Alma Little | 2010 | |
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If Jesus Came to my House/ BY Joan Gale Thomas - illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick. |
Picture Book | Children | New York, NY : HarperCollins Publishers | 2008 |
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Barefood: Poems for Naked Feet/ by Stefi Weisburd - illustrations by Lori McElrath-Eslick. |
Picture Book , Poetry | Children | Honesdale, Penn. : Wordsong | 2008 |
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Jean Nickolet and the Sign of the Thunderbird / written by Peter and Connie Roop - illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick. |
History , Picture Book | Children | illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick. | 2003 | |
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From Slavery to Freedom / written by Melinda Lilly - illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick |
History | Children | Vero Beach, Fla. : Rourke Publishing | 2002 | |
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Kitchen of Hope - My own story |
Non Fiction | 2001 | |||
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Mommy Poems / compiled by John Micklos - illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick. |
Picture Book , Poetry | Children | Honesdale, Pa. : Wordsong, Boyds Mills Press | 2000 |
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Da Wei's Treasure : a Chinese tale / retold by Margaret and Raymond Chang - illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick. |
Folklore | Children | New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books (Simon and Schuster Childrens Books) | 1999 |
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Read for Me Mama / by Vashanti Rahaman - illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick. |
Fiction , Picture Book | Children | Honesdale, Pa. : Boyds Mills Press | 1997 |
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I am Christmas / written by Nancy White Carlstrom - illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick. |
Non Fiction | Children | Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers | 1995 | |
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Does God Know How to Tie Shoes? / by Nancy White Carlstrom - illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick. |
Picture Book | Children | Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers | 1993 |
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The Lark Who Had No Song/ by Carolyn Nystrom - illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick |
Fiction , Picture Book | Children | Oxford: Lion Pub., UK | 1991 | |
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Nishnawbe, a Story of Indians in Michigan / by Lynne Deur - drawings by Lori McElrath. |
Michigan History | Adult , Children | Spring Lake, Mich. : River Road Publications | 1981 |
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Other works: - Many illustrations in several publications including Grand Rapids Press, Cricket Magazine, Highlights for Children, Country Living Magazine, Travel and Leisure, Harcourt & Brace, Scott Foresman, National Wildlife Federation |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
I write and illustrate for the love of my job, and for the children. My hope is that children will be able to see more of an artist's work in the picture books that they read and see.
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Information about school visits is on my website!
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Illustrator
Other - Presenter and Instructor
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Bank Street College Best Books of the Year. | 2009 |
| Friends of Art Award: Muskegon Museum of Art Regional Art Exhibition | 2008 |
| Michigan Governor's Residence annual Juried Exhibition | 2007 -2008 |
| Jamie Dworman Award: Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club | 2007 |
| Magazine Merit Honor Award: Society of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators | 2006 |
| Recent Alumni Graduate Award: Kendall College of Art and Design | 2004 |
| Artist in Residence: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park | 2002 |
| Ezra Jack Keats Fellowship Award | 2002 |
| Parent's Choice Silver Award for Da Wei's Treasure | 1999 |
| International Reading Association: Storyteller Award for Read for Me, Mama | 1997 |
| Magazine Merit Award, Best Magazine Illustration by Society of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators | 1995 |
| Original Art Exhibition, Dennos Museum Center, Traverse City, MI | 1994 |
| Artwork accepted to the Bolognafiere, Exhibit of Children's Book Art in Bologna, Italy. | 1993 |
| Degas Award given by the Midwest Pastel Society. | 1992 |
| Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Award for Oil: Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Exhibit, NY. | 1991 |
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Society of Illustrators Annual and Exhibition, NY - Received for following years: 1981; 1984; 1986 |
1981 -1986 |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Something About the Author, v.96 | 1998 |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Society of Illustrators Exhibition and Annual, NY | 1999 |
| Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, NY. | 1999 |
| Society of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators: National and MI Chapter | |
| American Pen Women |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Illustration | Kendall College of Art and Design | Grand Rapids , MI | 1999 |
| Advanced Study - Printmaking | Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City , MO | 1984 |
| Associate's Degree. Illustration | Kendall College of Art and Design | Grand Rapids , MI | 1981 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
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Freelance Illustrator
- Country Living Magazine, Travel and Leisure Magazine, Cricket Magazine Group, Highlights for Children, The National Wildlife Federation, Simon & Schuster Publishing, Scholastic Publishing, HarperCollins Children’s Publishing |
North Muskegon , MI | 1987 | |
| Greeting Card Illustrator | Hallmark Cards | Kansas City , MO | 1981 -1987 |
| Children's Book Illustrator | 1981 |
Other Resources:
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