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John Cech: Using Folklore and Myth

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Date Issued:
2001
Summary:
Prominent children’s author John Cech discusses the ties between mythology and childhood and elaborates on how his loved ones inspire his writing, particularly My Grandmother’s Journey, which was inspired by his grandmother-in-law. He also gives an in-depth perspective on the publication process, including editing and partnerships with illustrators, and discusses his perspective on “appropriate” and “inappropriate” subject matter for children. Episode #:25 (?)
Title: John Cech: Using Folklore and Myth.
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Alternative Title: John Cech.
Name(s): John Cech, Interviewee
Brandy Hilboldt, Interviewer
Kathleen Clower, Producer
Mark Basse, Director
FSCJ, college
Type of Resource: moving image
Genre: Interview
Issuance: single unit
Date Created: 2001
Date Issued: 2001
Publisher: Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Place of Publication: Jacksonville, FL
Physical Form: moving image
Extent: 25 minutes
Language(s): English
Summary: Prominent children’s author John Cech discusses the ties between mythology and childhood and elaborates on how his loved ones inspire his writing, particularly My Grandmother’s Journey, which was inspired by his grandmother-in-law. He also gives an in-depth perspective on the publication process, including editing and partnerships with illustrators, and discusses his perspective on “appropriate” and “inappropriate” subject matter for children. Episode #:25 (?)
Identifier: JohnCech (IID), fscj:13521 (fedora)
Note(s): Prominent children’s author John Cech discusses the ties between mythology and childhood and elaborates on how his loved ones inspire his writing, particularly My Grandmother’s Journey, which was inspired by his grandmother-in-law. He also gives an in-depth perspective on the publication process, including editing and partnerships with illustrators, and discusses his perspective on “appropriate” and “inappropriate” subject matter for children. Episode #:25 (?)
Subject(s): Family history
Children’s literature
Illustration partnerships
Publication process
Links: http://guides.fscj.edu/writers/JohnCech
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/fscj/fd/JohnCech
Use and Reproduction: free to use
Host Institution: FSCJ

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