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Art Inspired Writing

“But I can’t think of anything to write about,” my kids cry as an excuse for daydreaming out the window. Then in an attempt to divert their attention from the window or to prevent a breakdown, I end up struggling along with them in the quest for a great idea. I’ve heard that the best ideas are often right in front of you, but […]

Children’s Art: Spanish Civil War 1936-1938

Spanish Civil War 1936-1938: Children’s Drawing of Bombing Raid. The planes change. The children change. The terror remains the same. The University of California at San Diego has a collection of over 600 drawings by children who experienced the Spanish Civil War. This is one of the best documented collections of war images by children […]