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I was interviewed by Colby Sharp in his latest 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Interview

General NewstboothAugust 15, 2017

5 Questions with a 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 sentence response. I share my favorite book from growing up, some of the challenges of making DON’T BLINK, and some advice for budding book-makers.

Take me to the full interview with Colby

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Tom Booth is an author, illustrator, and art director. Born on the twelfth day of the twelfth month, Tom made his earliest marks — sometimes on his parents’ antique kitchen table — growing up just outside of Philadelphia.
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  • You never know what doors will open from a quick sketch—like this one, which has led to my first project in which I’ve been tasked with scaring my audience. Excited about this one... 👻💀😱#childrensillustration #madewithprocreate #ipadproart #spookyart
  • Thank you to @lagaleriaroja and the inspiring authors / illustrators for making my first workshop and trip to Spain one to remember. Big thanks to @agreda for navigating me through the the streets of Seville (his work is incredible, btw, check it out!). Until next time it’s time for 🛫 and 😴
  • I was sketching last night and realized my illustration workshop in Seville, Spain is right around the corner (nervous but excited!) Anyone from or been to Seville? Any recommendations of things to see, eat, smell, look at, stare at, avoid, etc? #childrensillustration #kidlitart
  • It's a good problem to have when projects prevent you from posting new content, but I have to say it's been way too long since I've shared new work. Hoping to remedy that in the new year. Thank you to those who are sticking with me through the quieter periods. #tbt #childrensbooks #picturebooks #childrensillustration #kidlitart
  • Guys, I need you to pay attention. Peter Rebecca Sandeman (I don’t have proof that that’s his middle name) is offering to make YOUR ART into one of his 3D images... That’s right. You make a 2D image and tag @petersandeman3d with the hashtags #makemy2d3d and #petersandeman8k and you could win the chance to have your work rendered in 3D. PLUS, Peter will send the 3D version as an .stl file, which means you could have it 3D printed if you choose. What about Peter? I’ve met him. Sure, he’s a jerk. But he’s a talented jerk, and he’s done an insanely beautiful job of realizing my work in 3D before, so maybe you can look past his personality, his face, and his many, many flaws just this once, and enter his giveaway right...wait for it...now!
  • I’m now accepting applications for the chance to do all my holiday gift wrapping. 😉🎁#childrensillustration #wrappingpresents #tistheseason
  • Something a little different. My alma mater @hamiltoncollege asked me to create an invitation recently. And yes, the school is named after THAT Hamilton, who was an inaugural trustee when the school was founded. Any Hamilton fans out there?
  • The results are in. According to the best fans and followers in the biz—that’s you guys—these are my #topnine for 2018. I’m so grateful for the support you all gave this past year, and I’m excited for the doodles yet to come. Thank you for the likes, comments, critiques, DMs, and for pushing me to improve with each post. 🙂👍 #topnine2018 (credit to @petersandeman3d for the 3D version of my sketch, seen in slide three.)
  • Such a humbling review of my Christmas book by @secretsocietyofbooks — Making a Christmas book is daunting to say the least, but not as daunting as realizing “oh crap, I made a Christmas book...” days before its release. As someone who wasn’t born with confidence, I suddenly thought I’d made a terrible mistake. But to see responses like this, and to receive such positive feedback from those who have made the book part of your family’s collection has already made my holiday, and likely many holidays to come. Thank you @secretsocietyofbooks for sharing my story and yours. Follow the link in my profile to learn more about “This Is Christmas” 🙂❤️🎄🐿 #Repost @secretsocietyofbooks with @get_repost ・・・ I hadn’t found a Christmas book this year that captured my heart. There are some pretty ones, and some flashy ones but none that fit in that little crevice of my heart, until this little book landed at my door. 🌲 A little squirrel asks his mom “What is Christmas?” He watches as a beetle carries a gift, and geese sing carols and he ponders the meaning of it all. Little squirrel learns that Christmas means many things and at the heart it’s the togetherness that makes it so special. 🌲 My mama heart melts into a puddle on the spread of mama and baby squirrel cuddled up together. The heat and slow breathing in the quietness is almost palatable. Set in my favourite type of landscape, the art of @tomwilltell captures the spirit of the season. I’ve saved this one for closer to Christmas to share with my children, but I have read it many times over myself. Just stunning. This sweet book is one you tuck in together and share. |This Is Christmas #TomBooth| @simonkids
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  • You never know what doors will open from a quick sketch—like this one, which has led to my first project in which I’ve been tasked with scaring my audience. Excited about this one... 👻💀😱#childrensillustration #madewithprocreate #ipadproart #spookyart
  • Thank you to @lagaleriaroja and the inspiring authors / illustrators for making my first workshop and trip to Spain one to remember. Big thanks to @agreda for navigating me through the the streets of Seville (his work is incredible, btw, check it out!). Until next time it’s time for 🛫 and 😴
  • I was sketching last night and realized my illustration workshop in Seville, Spain is right around the corner (nervous but excited!) Anyone from or been to Seville? Any recommendations of things to see, eat, smell, look at, stare at, avoid, etc? #childrensillustration #kidlitart
  • It's a good problem to have when projects prevent you from posting new content, but I have to say it's been way too long since I've shared new work. Hoping to remedy that in the new year. Thank you to those who are sticking with me through the quieter periods. #tbt #childrensbooks #picturebooks #childrensillustration #kidlitart
  • Guys, I need you to pay attention. Peter Rebecca Sandeman (I don’t have proof that that’s his middle name) is offering to make YOUR ART into one of his 3D images... That’s right. You make a 2D image and tag @petersandeman3d with the hashtags #makemy2d3d and #petersandeman8k and you could win the chance to have your work rendered in 3D. PLUS, Peter will send the 3D version as an .stl file, which means you could have it 3D printed if you choose. What about Peter? I’ve met him. Sure, he’s a jerk. But he’s a talented jerk, and he’s done an insanely beautiful job of realizing my work in 3D before, so maybe you can look past his personality, his face, and his many, many flaws just this once, and enter his giveaway right...wait for it...now!
  • I’m now accepting applications for the chance to do all my holiday gift wrapping. 😉🎁#childrensillustration #wrappingpresents #tistheseason
  • Something a little different. My alma mater @hamiltoncollege asked me to create an invitation recently. And yes, the school is named after THAT Hamilton, who was an inaugural trustee when the school was founded. Any Hamilton fans out there?
  • The results are in. According to the best fans and followers in the biz—that’s you guys—these are my #topnine for 2018. I’m so grateful for the support you all gave this past year, and I’m excited for the doodles yet to come. Thank you for the likes, comments, critiques, DMs, and for pushing me to improve with each post. 🙂👍 #topnine2018 (credit to @petersandeman3d for the 3D version of my sketch, seen in slide three.)
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