Jill Colella
Jill Colella is a former teacher, the author of many nutrition-themed books for children, and the founder of both Ingredient and Butternut, award-winning children’s magazines that promote food literacy. She lives in Minneapolis.
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
The Best-Loved Doll
What’s your favorite line from a book?
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” ― Annie Dillard, The Writing Life
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Herve Tullet, Mollie Katzen
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
I like the magic of creating something from nothing.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Start today. If you are scared to mar the perfection locked in your mind, you’ll never bring creation into the real world.
