| ABOUT
Joanne Friar - Illustrator
I was born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a beautiful, old, seaside city on the south coast. After receiving my Bachelor’s degree in Fine and Applied Arts from the University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth, I taught art and photography at New Bedford High School.
Years later, my husband and I moved to the nearby town of Somerset, raising our four children, and I began doing architectural renderings of the historical buildings and homes that are scattered throughout the region.
One summer I took a course in children’s book illustration at my alma mater and the rest, as they say, is history. I found my niche and in the last 15 years have illustrated many trade and educational books, both fiction and non-fiction.
I have truly been fortunate to grow up in southeastern New England with its strong sense of history and cultural and geographical diversity. I have also been blessed with an encouraging family and circle of artists that have been a source of inspiration and support. Finally, I am truly lucky to be able to work in a field where I can do what I like and be paid to do it!
Memberships: Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators;
Picturebook Artists Association
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BOOKS
Some books that Joanne has illustrated:
Nathan of Yesteryear and Michael of Today, Author: Brian J. Heinz; Millbrook/Lerner 2006
The Bald Eagle’s View of American History, Author: C.H. Colman; Charlesbridge 2006
My Favorite Place, Author: Maryellen Heller; Richard C. Owen 2006
My Mom’s Apron, Author: Claudia Moore O’Brien; Richard C. Owen 2006
Freedom Quilt, Author: Candy Grant Helmso; Richard C. Owen 2003
Apple Cider Making Days, Author: Ann Purmell; Millbrook/Lerner 2002
The Shape of Betts Meadow – A Wetlands Story, Author: Meghan Nuttall Sayres; Millbrook/ Lerner 2002; NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books K-12; John Burroughs Nature Books for Young Readers
Margaret Knight – Girl Inventor, Author: Marlene Targ Brill; Millbrook 2001; NCSS/CBC 2002 Notable Social Studies Book
The Author On My Street, Author: Lisa Broadie Cook; Richard C. Owen 2001
Dogs Play Ball, Author: Suzanne Hardin; Richard C. Owen 2000
Dogs At School, Author: Suzanne Hardin; Richard C. Owen 1999
Crabbing Time, Author: Rebecca Smith; Richard C. Owen 1999
No Dogs Allowed, Author: Suzanne Hardin; Richard C. Owen 1997
Jump The Broom, Author: Candy Grant Helmso; Richard C. Owen 1997
Sarah And Puffle: A Story About Children With Diabetes, Author: Linnea Mulder; Magination Press 1992
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CLIENTS
Charlesbridge Publishing, Millbrook/Lerner, Richard C. Owen Publishers, Harcourt, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, Pearson Learning, Scott Foresman, Quarasan, Pronk, Silver Editions, Ladybug Magazine
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