Whimsical Art & Stories of Nature & Spirit

KidLit Connection: Getting to Know Author-Illustrator, Angela Quezada Padron

Welcome to the latest KidLit Connection interview! I’m so pleased to introduce Angela Quezada Padron, an author and illustrator of children’s books, including picture books, board books, and novels. Her debut author-illustrated picture book, AS THE SEAS RISE: Nicole Hernández Hammer and the Fight for Climate Justice (Atheneum Books for Young Readers) just released this June! She’ll share more about this book in the interview.

Angela writes and illustrates both fiction and nonfiction stories. Her nonfiction work celebrates people in the Latino community who have made a difference in the world and within their community…

Read the Full Interview with Angela Quezada Padron

Victoria’s Artistic Mission

Welcome to Weyakin Designs, home of the art of Victoria K. Chapman. Enter a world of whimsy and magic full of the joy and spirit of nature’s beauty. Victoria’s work draws on the power of the Earth to bring colorful visions to life through painted and drawn illustrations, poems, stories, and other creative projects.

Victoria is passionate about nature, the environment, social justice, and being kind to others. She draws upon mindfulness, empathy, and compassion in all of her work. One of her missions is to bring a sense of wonder and beauty to the world through art in order to foster an appreciation for all creatures, the Earth, and the diverse people we have on this planet. Sometimes that involves a touch of magic and fantasy, because she believes that a playful spirit keeps the heart in a good place.