Children’s book author Wayland unites writers, artists for Obama
Ilustration by Greg Pizzoli (GregPizzoli.com) Manhattan Beach children’s book author April Wayland is helping organize over 400 children’s book authors and illustrators to help re-elect President Barack Obama. The group includes two Children’s Poet Laureates and recipients of the Newbery Medal, Caldecott Medal, Coretta Scott King Award, the National Book Award and the Edgar Award. Their motto is “Stand with us for our children’s future.” An interview with Wayland about the campaign by National Public Radio reporter Peter Overby was scheduled to air Wednesday, Oct. 24. The campaign is being organized through Authors and Illustrators for Children (AIC), which Wayland co-founded with fellow children’s author Bruce Balan in 2004. “Our members are committed not only to campaigning for our president, but also to help elect senators and local candidates who will support programs that support our children,” said Wayland, who recently hosted a house party for South Bay Assembly candidate Al Muratsuchi. “AIC is about creating a better future for all children. That’s why we felt we must support Barack Obama,” said U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis Other celebrated authors and…
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