When I'm writing, I'm creating the story and its character with words. I'm thinking about what the pictures will be like, but I never begin to sketch. The pictures are all in my head. Kevin Henkes begincharactercreate Change image and share on social
When I'm writing the text for a book like 'Little White Rabbit,' I read it aloud, alone, in my studio, again and again and again - because the rhythm has to be exactly right. After I get my manuscript to the point where I think it is perfect, I begin to think about what I want the art to look like. Kevin Henkes aloudartbegin share on social
I always craft my words to the point where I think and hope they're perfect before I ever begin sketching. Kevin Henkes begincrafthope Change image and share on social
When I was young, I assumed that authors must have traveled the world or done exotic things in order to tell great stories. Kevin Henkes assumeauthorexotic Change image and share on social
I usually do my writing in a very nice room, my studio, which is in the attic of our house in Wisconsin. But the nice thing about writing is that I can do it in many places. So sometimes I'll write in coffee shops. Kevin Henkes atticcoffeehouse share on social