NO. 2 JENNIE LEAVELL and ANA MELENDEZ, SAMMY'S STORY
release date April 18, 2023
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Episode No. 2 of the Art Throb Podcast features writer Jeannie Leavell and illustrator Ana Melendez who in collaboration have published a children's story book - Sammy's Story.
Until quite recently Jennie Leavell, original owner and publisher of ACE Magazine, and Ana Melendez, aged twelve and in the sixth grade at Paris Middle School, Paris, KY., were total strangers.
But, as is so often the case, it was happenstance that placed them together in what turned out to be a perfect collaboration.
Last year Jennie wrote the children's book Sammy's Story completing it in three days shortly after he had passed away. Sammy was a cat whose life had been beset with mistreatment and a series of upheavals - that is until he found Jennie. Even so, he had a hard time learning to trust and reciprocate affection and often seemed to end up on the wrong side of luck. This is the story of one tough cat who lived all his nine lives until the end. It is a story of love, hope and especially survival and Jennie narrates it in a racy style with nostalgic fondness.
Wanting an illustrator for her story, Jennie went to unusual lengths to find the right person, employing unconventional methods in her search. Her approach paid off resulting in an amazing and perfect partnership.
In this episode I talk to Jennie and Ana about Sammy the cat; about being a book illustrator at aged twelve; and about the unique and specialized printing of this very limited edition book.
But, as is so often the case, it was happenstance that placed them together in what turned out to be a perfect collaboration.
Last year Jennie wrote the children's book Sammy's Story completing it in three days shortly after he had passed away. Sammy was a cat whose life had been beset with mistreatment and a series of upheavals - that is until he found Jennie. Even so, he had a hard time learning to trust and reciprocate affection and often seemed to end up on the wrong side of luck. This is the story of one tough cat who lived all his nine lives until the end. It is a story of love, hope and especially survival and Jennie narrates it in a racy style with nostalgic fondness.
Wanting an illustrator for her story, Jennie went to unusual lengths to find the right person, employing unconventional methods in her search. Her approach paid off resulting in an amazing and perfect partnership.
In this episode I talk to Jennie and Ana about Sammy the cat; about being a book illustrator at aged twelve; and about the unique and specialized printing of this very limited edition book.
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Jeannie Leavell Ana Melendez
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