Lee and Low’s New Visions Award!
Lee and Low’s New Visions contest is open to writers of color who are residents of the United States and who have not previously had a middle grade or young adult novel published. Manuscripts will be accepted now through October 31, 2014. The winner of the...
CBC Diversity Event
I was honored to be asked to be a part of the CBC “Speed Dating” Diversity event at Simmons on May 14th. Met a lot of good people and many good discussions began. We can only move forward!There is a new blossom of diversity awareness recently – appearing...What a treat!
I was delighted to have found this on Shadra Strickland’s blog, and am having fun looking at all these wonderful women artists (some I have had the pleasure of meeting!):Nneka BennettJaeMe BerealAdjoa J. BurrowesCarole ByardCozbi CabreraChandra CoxNina CrewsPat...
School Visits
I love to visit schools! Unfortunately, because I work full-time, I don’t get to do many of them. My favorite thing to do is visit just one or two classrooms and let kids get up close & personal with original artwork. We’ll draw together, and I do a...
Friends for Freedom
Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass by Suzanne Slade. Charlesbridge, 2014. 978-1-58089-568-2″This biographical gem places the spotlight on a friendship far ahead of its time.”–– Kirkus”A solid addition that will...
About Me
My name is Nicole Tadgell and I'm an award-winning watercolor artist & illustrator. My work spans more than 30 luminous picture books for children.