Check out these resources if you'd like to learn more about Denise Fleming, her picture books, or activities inspired by her unique illustrations!
Blick Art Materials. (2010, October 3). No-Blender pulp painting - lesson plan [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3oADXiV_z4
Pulp painting and papermaking can be labor intensive and difficult without the proper equipment. This Blick Art instructional video will show you an easy way to create a pulp painting with tissue paper.
Pulp painting and papermaking can be labor intensive and difficult without the proper equipment. This Blick Art instructional video will show you an easy way to create a pulp painting with tissue paper.
Coatsworth, E., & Rojankovsky, F. (illustrator). (1953). The giant golden book of cat stories. New York: Simon and Schuster.
This was Denise Fleming's favorite book as a child. It influenced her work as a children's book author and illustrator.
This was Denise Fleming's favorite book as a child. It influenced her work as a children's book author and illustrator.
Danielson, J. (2016, May 17). Denise Fleming Gets Inspired. In Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved from https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/denise-fleming-gets-inspired/#continue_reading_post
This article discusses Ms. Fleming's 25th anniversary as a Caldecott Honoree author and includes a detailed description of her papermaking process.
Fleming, D. (2018). Book Activities. Retrieved from http://www.denisefleming.com/pages/book-activities/activities-main.html#gsc.tab=0
Discover coloring sheets, matching games, and activities based on Ms. Fleming's books available for free on her website.
Fleming, D. (2018). Books & Awards. Retrieved from http://www.denisefleming.com/pages/booklist/booklist.html#gsc.tab=0
View all of Ms. Fleming's picture books, reviews, and awards listed on her website.
Fleming, D. (2013, April 20). Denise Fleming Books. In YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSeBon61ohDwmqoRJ9PVtw
Watch trailers of Ms. Fleming's picture books on her official channel, including her newest publication, This Is the Nest That Robin Built. You can also find instructions for crafts and activities inspired by the author's books like squeeze beetle pancakes, and a collection of nature videos put together by Ms. Fleming.
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| A freshly made pulp painting! http://www.denisefleming.com/ |
Do you want to learn all about the bookbinding process and how to make your own paper? Ms. Fleming will show you with downloadable, step-by-step instructions.
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| A gelatin plate used in printmaking. http://www.denisefleming.com/ |
Fleming, D. (2018). Printmaking & Collage. In About Denise Fleming. Retrieved from http://www.denisefleming.com/pages/about/process/printmaking_collage/printmaking_and_collage-main.html#gsc.tab=0
Learn about a new technique Ms. Fleming used in her latest book, This Is the Nest That Robin Built.
You'll find a short bio about Ms. Fleming, a list of her titles, and reader reviews about all her books.
Kirkus. (2018). This Is the Nest That Robin Built . In Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved from https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/denise-fleming/this-is-the-nest-that-robin-built/
Ms. Fleming's newest book receives high praise in Kirkus Review.
MacMillan Publishers. (2011, February 14). In Denise Fleming Q & A. Retrieved from https://us.macmillan.com/author/denisefleming/
Discover additional online resources about Ms. Fleming, watch a video of her papermaking process, and learn more about the author's life in a featured Q & A article.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. (2005). Denise Fleming. Retrieved from https://www.nccil.org/artists/denise-fleming
This detailed interview discusses Ms. Fleming's writing and artwork process. You'll find photos of the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature's gallery exhibition of her artwork and instructions for a papermaking craft inspired by Ms. Fleming!
Publishers Weekly. (2013, April 13). In Books by Denise Fleming and Complete Book Reviews. Retrieved from https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/authorpage/denise-fleming.html
Read professional reviews of all Ms. Flemings books and find pricing, ISBNs, and additional information about the author.
Reading Rockets. (2013, April 9). In A Video Interview with Denise Fleming. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/fleming
This interview with transcripts discusses Ms. Fleming's creative childhood and how a papermaking class inspired her future artwork.
Robinson, L. (2018, September 21). This Is the Nest That Robin Built. In Horn Book: Calling Caldecott. Retrieved from https://www.hbook.com/2018/09/blogs/calling-caldecott/nest-robin-built/
Denise Fleming's newest book featuring illustrations with collage and printmaking is praised for its texture and notable expressions portrayed on each character's face.
Scholastic. (n.d.). Denise Fleming. In Teachers. Retrieved from https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/authors/denise-fleming/
Discover fun facts about Ms. Fleming such as the names of her seven cats and her one "cranky" dog. You'll also learn about her favorite foods and hobbies!
University of Findlay. (2015, April 2). Denise Fleming, Mazza Speaker. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyAKrT5Hh_M
Watch how Ms. Fleming makes paper and colors it with squeeze bottles filled with fiber threads to create illustrations.
Vardell, S. M. (2014). Authors in Action: Denise Fleming. In Children's Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide (2nd ed.) (pp. 52-54). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.
Believe it or not, Ms. Fleming discovered the art of papermaking after taking a local class with her sister. This article highlights Ms. Fleming's technique, book design, and notable achievements.
Von Drasek, L. (2018, June 17). #12 Women Artists: Denise Fleming. In University of Minnesota Libraries. Retrieved from https://www.continuum.umn.edu/2018/06/women-artists-denise-fleming/
Ms. Fleming was featured in this article, #100 Women Artists, by the curator of the Children's Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota. It discusses her reasons for trying a new illustration technique with her latest book, This Is the Nest That Robin Built.
