I like examining the ordinary, and by doing so, one hopefully reveals the extraordinary nature within. Kevin Henkes examineextraordinarynature 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 think writers are observers and watchers. We always have our ears open and eyes open, so I might see something in everyday life that inspires me. And I think that's probably more than anything else. Everyday life is where I get my inspiration. Kevin Henkes eareverydayeye share on social
When I'm drawing, I only do that at home, really, at my drawing table. But writing I could do in other places. So I've written in airports, in hotels, different places. Kevin Henkes airportdrawhave Change image and share on social
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
You don't need to have kids to write a good book for kids. I don't want my kids to see themselves in my books. Their lives should be their lives. Kevin Henkes bookgoodkid Change image and share on social
When I was a boy, one of my uncles had a cabin on a lake in Wisconsin. My family went there for parts of three summers, and I loved it! Kevin Henkes boycabinfamily 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