ABOUT AIC
Authors & Illustrators for Children is an organization of authors and illustrators of children’s books (and their friends) who are dedicated to enhancing the world for children.
VALUES
Authors & Illustrators for Children values a government that cares for children’s needs and plans for the needs of future generations.
We believe children have the right to quality education, health care and a clean environment.
We believe that children should be encouraged to think and dream – that is what their minds are for – and that the freedom to express their ideas and dreams is a human right.
We believe personal responsibility should be taught by example at all levels.
HISTORY
Created in 2004, AIC supported the John Kerry for President campaign because we believed he was the candidate that best represented our values. Over 400 Authors & Illustrators lent their names to an advertisement which was placed in national publications targeted at teachers, as well as newspaper and periodical ads in swing states.
Now, in preparation for the 2008 Election, AIC is embarking on a new project:
THIS I DREAM.
PEOPLE
Bruce Balan
Co-Founder
Bruce (www.brucebalan.com) intends to continue writing, sailing (www.brucebalan.com/migrations), and changing the world as best he can (right here at AIC).
April Halprin Wayland
Co-Founder
April (www.aprilwayland.com) writes, teaches, plays the fiddle and gardens. She also jumps up and down on the grass to re-start the beautiful thumping heart of our country that’s been quiet too long.
Erica LeBlanc
Treasurer (and more)
Erica does the hard paperwork, keeping us along the straight and narrow with all the government regulations. She's a community college administrator where she manages budgets of 25 academic departments and numerous state and federal grants. We are incredibly grateful that she worked so hard to earn her MBA so she can take care of everything she does for us. And she's a really nice person.
Q. L. Pearce
Volunteer Coordinator
Q (www.qlpearce.com) is a writer who always finds time for working in her garden and enjoying the company of her three incredible dogs. She hopes to help create a world where children can flourish and feel safe and loved.
Gabrielle Raumberger
Creative Director
www.eposinc.com
Being a Librarian, Gabrielle's scales tilt from the serious to the child-like at any given time. Put her in the kitchen and you'll get a delicious meal with whatever ingredients are at hand, in her home studio she loves painting her doodles, and in her quiet time, she'll be meditating for the enlightenment of every sentient being.
Brandon Fall
Designer
Throw in Starbucks' coffee of the day, music, design and illustration, and you've got what it takes for Brandon to lose himself in hours of enjoyment. When Brandon's not designing, he spends time with his family and backpacking in the rugged outdoors.
Mariko Ostboe
Production Manager
Mariko loves skiing, fabulous shoes and clothes, every kind of candy, and traveling around the world, but her heart is in helping others doing philanthropic work with The Sirens Society and various charities.
& many, many volunteers!
Our New Campaign!
THIS I DREAM
What world will we create for the next generation? What vision will guide our decisions?
Celebrated Authors & Artists share their dreams for our children. Join us in making their dreams a reality.
