I'M BORED (my first children's book!) launches TODAY

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EXCITING NEWS: I have two new book contracts, with Random House Children's Books! See my announcement.

WHAT I'M WORKING ON RIGHT NOW:
I'm illustrating NAKED!, a new Michael Ian Black picture book (Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, Summer/2014). For my other book projects (including future), see my Books section.

Downloadable I'M BORED Press Info PDF : Includes quotes from The New York Times Sunday Book Review, Globe & Mail, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews blog, School Library Journal, 7 Impossible Things and more.

Written by Michael Ian Black, illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers (Sept/2012)

I'M BORED: Scrapbook/Blog | Facebook | Goodreads

Buy at Indiebound | Amazon | B&N | Powell's

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NEWS: I signed TWO book contracts with Simon & Schuster Books For Young readers! Details here.

Visit Inkygirl.com, my illustrated guide for those who write and draw for young people. For info about my writing, drawing and other projects, see DebbieOhi.com.

Twitter: @inkyelbows

My Writing/Art Collab Blogs

MiG Writers: Six middle grade & YA writers who blog about the craft and business of writing for young people.

Pixel Shavings: Six children's book illustrator/writers who blog about their process, with sample images.

Kidlitartists: Children's book illustrators (SCBWI Mentees).

Sketcharound: Creativity and tips on finding your own creative voice.

Writer Unboxed: Craft & business of fiction. I post a cartoon on the first Saturday of every month.

Instapoem: Daily poetry prompt from Rand Bellavia. I post sporadically.

Can't believe the day is finally here! It's been two years since a rejection turned into a book contract with Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers to illustrate Michael Ian Black's I'M BORED.

I've updated the I'M BORED In The Wild photo gallery with more reader photos! I invite you all to send in your own photos: here are the guidelines and info about how to submit.

You can find more info about the book, related resources for teachers and librarians, photos, sketches of the book in progress, tips for young writers and illustrators, an I'M BORED In The Wild photo challenge, comics and much more: I'M BORED Scrapbook.

I'm Bored Music Video (inspired by the new picture book from Simon & Schuster BFYR) from debsanderrol on Vimeo.

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Reader Comments (7)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

September 4, 2012 |

Beth

Congratulations!

September 4, 2012 |

Annabelle

Oh my gosh, this video is awesome! And that little cutie pie does a fabulous job. Oh how I remember that lament from my own childhood and then my girls'. Congratulations on the book release!!

September 4, 2012 |

Ruth Schiffmann

Hooray, Debbie! I just read the amazing story of how this project came to be...on the heels of rejection! You are a wonderful example of an SCBWI success story. I'm crossing my fingers your book sells bunches.

September 4, 2012 |

Kirsten Larson

Congratulations, Debbie!

Great book and video!

Cheryl

September 5, 2012 |

Cheryl

Congratulations, Debbie. I'm so excited to buy this book. ADORABLE.

September 6, 2012 |

Jean Reidy

Congratulations! How cute! I am going to get this for my daughter! :D

September 11, 2012 |

Laura

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