Photo of Genevieve Gelles reading to her daughter (Glenda) in 1965. My mommy reads to me.  There is something magical about reading to a child.  My mom read to me often and I cherish those memories.  One of my favorite books was a manuscript my mom had written, “Herbie Hic-up”.  I’ve always dreamed of getting mom’s book published.  She had sketched illustrations, but always wanted an illustrator to bring the visuals to life. Fast forward 40+ years.  I may have grown-up, but I still dreamed of asking my favorite British designer, Jon Hicks, if he would consider illustrating my mom’s book.  2010, I finally asked Jon.  I was so thrilled when he said he would give it a go…that I squealed and bounced around like a little kid.  I may have grown older, but I have the heart and soul of a 4 year old (and I wouldn’t have it any other way).

Photo of Genevieve Gelles reading to her daughter (Glenda) in 1965.

My mommy reads to me.  There is something magical about reading to a child.  My mom read to me often and I cherish those memories. 

One of my favorite books was a manuscript my mom had written, “Herbie Hic-up”.  I’ve always dreamed of getting mom’s book published.  She had sketched illustrations, but always wanted an illustrator to bring the visuals to life.

Fast forward 40+ years.  I may have grown-up, but I still dreamed of asking my favorite British designer, Jon Hicks, if he would consider illustrating my mom’s book. 

2010, I finally asked Jon.  I was so thrilled when he said he would give it a go…that I squealed and bounced around like a little kid.  I may have grown older, but I have the heart and soul of a 4 year old (and I wouldn’t have it any other way).