Colin Bootman

2006  Schnieder Family Book Award Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience. Dad, Jackie, and Me written by Myron Uhlberg, illustrated by Colin Bootman and published by Peachtree Press, wins the award for children ages 0 to 10.

Colin Bootman earned a Coretta Scott Honor Award for Almost to Freedom (2003),
He uses evocative watercolors rich in soft browns and lush greens and other colors to create his illustrations.

His illustrations have appeared in dozens of children's books and his fine art illustrations have been exhibited in art shows and are part of many private collections.
   
Letters -  Colin's school visits.

Autographing Form

List of books illustrated by Colin Bootman (a PDF file)

If you are hosting Colin Bootman in your schools you may wish to put up a bulletin board featuring Colin and his books.  Here is a large photograph that you may download and use on your bulletin board.  Printing on photo paper -- or brochure paper (cost effective) will provide a good result.
Photo is 7 x 8 at 300 d.p.i.  in a jpeg format.

A Note from Colin:  In the past, some schools have prepared projects centered around the themes of my titles. For example in conjunction with In Momma’s Kitchen, students constructed a model kitchen complete with sink, stove, refrigerator, and utensils. There are many other creative ways, however, to involve and familiarize students with my books. It is much easier for me to engage the students once connections to my work have been established. -Colin Bootman

Bookmark master -- in color (book jackets featured 3 to a page)

Bookmark master4 -- picture of author, black and white 4 to a page)

Recommend that bookmarks are printed on cardstock or similar weight paper. The black and white  bookmark has room to add the name of your school and date of the visit to your school if you wish.
Alternative:  Ask students to create a bookmark to honor Bootman's visit to your school.  Ask them to fold a piece of paper in four panels and to draw their bookmark within one panel.  Use white paper and black fine line felt tip marker. Choose four to paste up on a master page and duplicate for all children in the school.