When I was a kid, I loved to draw, and I was lucky because I had parents and teachers and grown-ups around who recognised and encouraged that. Tony DiTerlizzi drawencouragegrow Change image and share on social
I think, in real life, when we're facing death - that is, when we come out on the other side of it, whether it's death of a friend or a family member - you come out on the other side of the mourning cherishing your life that much more. Tony DiTerlizzi cherishdeathface share on social
I must confess that although I am quite passionate about the books I create for children, I am not the best oral storyteller. In fact, I stink at it. Tony DiTerlizzi bookchildconfess Change image and share on social
I loved stories as a kid, both being read to me and enjoying on my own. All these stories inspired my imagination, and that's what I have always aimed at doing for my readers: ignite their imaginations. Tony DiTerlizzi aimenjoyignite share on social
I'd love to be an astronaut. I bet you get a better understanding of our planet seeing it from a distance. Tony DiTerlizzi astronautbetdistance Change image and share on social
I've always been a chameleon from book to book, like a director who does different films in the best possible way. Tony DiTerlizzi bookchameleondirector Change image and share on social
I love stories. I loved stories when I was a kid. My mom read stories to me all the time. Tony DiTerlizzi kidlovemom Change image and share on social
When you hear the words 'magic' and 'story', they will probably evoke thoughts of your favourite fairy tales from childhood. Storybook pages abound with all manner of magic: fantastical fairies, wish-granting genies, or even a certain boy wizard. Tony DiTerlizzi aboundboychildhood share on social
Usually, an author writes a manuscript that is handed in to the editor. The editor will then work with an art director to find just the right illustrator for the job, and off they go. Many times, the illustrator and author never meet. Tony DiTerlizzi artauthordirector share on social
When I see how fast technology is advancing, my mind thinks of evolution and how organisms also have to evolve or adapt in order to, in their case, survive. Tony DiTerlizzi adaptadvancecase Change image and share on social