9 - Thank You, Omu!: Interview with Oge Mora

Oge Mora is a storyteller residing in Providence, RI. Her picture book, Thank You,Omu!, was a Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Awardwinner, Ezra Jack Keats Book Award recipient, and a New York Times Notable Bookand Editors' Choice.  Her second book, Saturday was a Parent’s Magazine, Publishers’Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Horn Book, and School & Library Journal Best Book of 2019.Oge’s artwork has been applauded by The Washington Post, The New York Times, TheWall Street Journal, and The Boston Globe. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio andgraduated from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) with a degree in Illustration.Oge is a fan of all things colorful, patterned, or collaged, and enjoys creating warmstories that celebrate people coming together. To learn more about Oge please visit herat http://ogemora.com.Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: http://hereweeread.comPersonal Website: charnaiegordon.comPodcast Email Address: [email protected] Charnaie on the following social media platforms under the username@hereweeread: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, PinterestFeel free to share this podcast on your social media platforms to help spread the wordto others. Thanks for listening!