Janice Hechter
Janice Hechter is both an author and illustrator who has exhibited her paintings throughout the country. Janice has illustrated eight picture books, including SCBWI Crystal Kite Award finalist, The Great Elephant Escape. She is based in Connecticut.
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni
What’s your favorite line from a book?
“Then run, Ona Judge, run.”—Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge by Ray Anthony Shepard
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Ray Shepard, Gordon C. James, Lesa Cline-Ransome
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
I became both because I find it both challenging and rewarding.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Keep going and believe in yourself.
