©DON TATE ILLUSTRATION

I am often asked, "How did you get a book published?" It's a very long story, but the short answer is, "Educational publishing." Work is more abundant with educational publishers, and it's easier to get a foot in the door. They kept me busy illustrating classroom books which allowed me to explore many styles. When a major tradebook publisher called to see my work, I had a portfolio full of published and polished artwork. Retold African Myths Perfection Learning Corporation, 1993. An Anthology of African myths and legends, retold by Eleanora E. Tate Chapter book, 6 inside illustrations Come and See by Merry Banks, Silver Burdett Ginn, 1995 8 page early reader Grandma's Teddy by Tamera Diggs-Tate, Identity Toys, Inc., 1995 32-page picturebook Retold Asian Myths Perfection Learning Corporation, 1997, Anthology of Asian myths and legends Chapter book, 6 inside illustrations Kid Caramel Private Investigator: Case of the Missing Ankh by Dwayne J. Ferguson, Just Us Books, 1997 Chapter book Tales of China Retold Timeless Classics, Perfection Learning Corporation, 1998 Chapter book, 6 inside illustrations Kid Caramel Private Investigator: The Werewolf of PS 40 by Dwayne J. Ferguson, Just Us Books, 1998 Chapter book Detective Max by Sally Pollack, Steck-Vaughn, 1997 8-page early reader Batter Up by Sue Muller Hacking, Lee & Low 2000 8-page early reader Turtle's Big Race by Alice Leonhardt, Steck-Vaughn, 2001 8-page picturebook Kid Caramel Private Investigator: Mess at Lochness by Dwayne J. Ferguson, Just Us Books, 2001 Chapter book