In 2008, my one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Sophia, suffered a grand mal seizure. It came from nowhere, for no apparent reason, and took hold of my little fairy-girl. Tony DiTerlizzi apparentdaughterfairy 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'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 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
The exciting thing about doing art for someone else's story is how I can translate their world through pictures, and that's always a pretty big challenge. Tony DiTerlizzi artbigchallenge Change image and share on social
If I rewind back to that period, I was 8 in 1977 when 'Star Wars' was in theaters. I saved up money, or my parents got me the 'Art of Star Wars' book. Tony DiTerlizzi artbackbook Change image and share on social
I love making books for children. Big kids, little kids, old kids and new. Tony DiTerlizzi bigbookchild Change image and share on social
