Collaboration and Themes in 'Tacky the Penguin'

Lynn Munsinger, a children's book illustrator, shares her journey and experiences in illustrating 'Tacky the Penguin'. She discusses her background, influences, and the collaborative process with author Helen Lester. Lynn elaborates on her character development process, including overcoming challenges in drawing penguins and making creative decisions like anthropomorphizing hunters. The video concludes with Lynn expressing her enjoyment of the project and encouraging viewers to read the book.

Who is the author of 'Tacky the Penguin'?

• Lynn Munsinger

• Walter Lorraine

• Helen Lester

• Lester Abrams

Where did Lynn Munsinger attend art school?

• Parsons School of Design

• Rhode Island School of Design

• School of Visual Arts

• California Institute of the Arts

What was the first thing Lynn excelled at in art school?

• Sculpture

• Character development

• Landscape painting

• Abstract art

Which illustrator inspired Lynn as a child?

• Dr. Seuss

• Maurice Sendak

• Beatrix Potter

• Hillary Knight

What type of characters did Lynn enjoy drawing as a child?

• Abstract shapes

• Funny little animals with outfits

• Realistic human figures

• Famous historical figures

Who was the art director that Lynn worked with at Houghton Mifflin?

• Walter Lorraine

• Lester Abrams

• Maurice Sendak

• Helen Lester

What was Lynn's initial challenge with 'Tacky the Penguin'?

• Drawing penguins

• Choosing the book's title

• Finding a publisher

• Writing the story

What was Lynn's reaction to Helen's manuscript?

• She thought it was hilarious

• She found it boring

• She disliked it

• She was confused by it

What did Lynn do when she struggled with drawing penguins?

• Gave up on the project

• Asked Walter for help

• Changed the story

• Took a break from drawing

What did Lynn and Walter do to help her draw penguins?

• Read books about penguins

• Watched penguin documentaries

• Drew penguins together

• Visited a zoo