Ryan Interviewed by Stellafly Media
Posted on 22 May 2012 | No responses
A really cool write-up about me! Prepare to get an even bigger inside-look to what makes Ryan Hipp tick! A really great personalized interview!
Ryan Hipp Interviewed by Stellafly Media
Ryan Hipp Interviewed on WJRW News Radio
Posted on 5 April 2012 | No responses
Ryan Hipp to Be Honored with Gwen Frostic Award
Posted on 9 March 2012 | 19 responses
On March 10, 2012, Ryan Hipp will be presented with what just may be the biggest statewide honor that a children’s author or illustrator can receive in Michigan – the Gwen Frostic Award, for work that has greatly impacted and influenced literacy of children. The award will be presented to Ryan by the Michigan Reading Association at a gala dinner this upcoming Saturday.
Ryan was recently on FOX 17 news talking about the award and his work, (archive will be posted soon). For more about Ryan and the award, check out this press release.
Ryan cannot thank his fans and supporters enough – students all over Michigan, teachers and librarians, media specialists, parents, and families for his career being what it is today. From Ryan, “I can’t wait for what the future holds. A very special thanks to the Michigan Reading Association for this great honor and this recognition. I am humbled and flattered, and committed to a lifetime of promoting literacy in this great state of ours. Thank you all for your support! “
Little Steps and Creative Spark II
Posted on 11 February 2012 | No responses
I am offering two new school programs for 2012-2013 school assemblies. Read more in my “presentations” section!
SCBWI Winter Conference New York
Posted on 31 January 2012 | 2 responses
Wow.
Just…wow.
So I returned late last night with a mixed bag of emotions ranging from inspired, motivated, humbled, confident, happy, sad, and you get the idea. Here are some things I was not expecting vursus what I was expecting:
Was expecting New York City to be scary and impersonal. Was NOT expecting New York City to be the opposite. Was expecting to keep my head down and quietly take notes at the conference. Was NOT expecting to make 35+ new friends. Real friends. People I call true peers that I want to remain connected with.
Was expecting lots of inexperienced hopefuls with newbie questions and self-absorbed ideas about this industry. Was NOT expecting to be humbled by the sheer volume of talent and professionalism from the attendees. There are a lot of great talented people in SCBWI and I am really happy to have made friends this weekend. Was expecting to hear a lot of validation of ideas I already knew (which I did, as well), but was NOT expecting to completely rethink the approaches I have been taking.
Well, you get the idea. NY12SCBWI was full of surprises for me. I think 2012 will be a good year…unless the world ends on time.