Maine Publisher Releases New Jersey Artist's First Children's Book

BRUNSWICK, Maine - Aug. 24, 2015 - PRLog -- Never Stop Drawing, Ann Calandro's first children's book, was recently released by Shanti Arts Publishing in Brunswick, Maine. The book is the story of Annie, whose favorite thing to do is draw. She walks around her neighborhood drawing the things and people she sees. One day her adventures lead her and her neighbors to do a generous and kind deed for Mrs. Egan, who then encourages Annie to never stop drawing.

Calandro, who lives in New Jersey, wrote the text and completed all of the illustrations. She works as a writer, editor, and proofreader. Her poetry and short stories have been published in literary journals and anthologies, and her artwork has been exhibited in juried exhibitions and included in two calendars.Calandro  uses paper, colored pencil, soft pastel, chalk, ink, and fabric to create her mixed media artwork. The illustrations for Never Stop Drawing use a combination of drawing and collage techniques.

Never Stop Drawing celebrates the life-long enjoyment that Calandro has experienced from her art and aims to inspire young children to follow their artistic passions. If a child loves to draw, Calandro advises them to "never stop drawing." This delightful book is filled with bold and colorful drawings that will appeal to children ages 3 to 10. The message of this book will appeal to everyone.

Never Stop Drawing is a publication of Shanti Arts Publishing in Brunswick, Maine. It may be purchased through all major online booksellers and may be found in select bookstores. A digital edition is available through most sellers of e-books.

ISBN: 978-1-941830-16-1; $19.95 (print)