About this episode
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator, Paul O. Zelinsky, about what his former Yale professor, Maurice Sendak, thought about social media; why he’s aways wondering at point he can get away with not being good enough; where illustrators can find validation (hint: it’s not in an award); and more. To learn more about Paul, visit paulozelinsky.com . The book trailer for Z is for Moose , in which Sendak and other illustrators voice characters, can be seen here . Artists mentioned in this episode include: Maurice Sendak , Sophie Blackall , Brian Floca , Brian Zelsnick , Ben Shahn , David Stone Martin , Louis Darling , Betsy Lewin , Lois Lowry , Javaka Steptoe and John Steptoe If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack , or a supporter on Patreon . On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.