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In this issue: Illustrator Tom Booth '02, upcoming events
In this issue: Illustrator Tom Booth '02, upcoming events
Fords in Four:
Tom Booth '02
Digital producer and art director,
Scholastic Corporation


1. What are the keys to the creative process?
A healthy balance of patience and mistakes. Creative solutions don’t come easily, so I try to develop multiple good ideas quickly until a great idea presents itself. By producing a glut of rough work at a fast pace I can effectively stop myself from thinking too much, which frees up my mind a bit to discover something new. The real challenge and growth lies in forcing yourself to fail by trying what’s different.

2. Note a memorable Haverford School experience.
All the art teachers, and my classmates, at Haverford were a constant source of support and inspiration, but I think I learned the most from Mr. Fox. I still remember seeing his work for the first time, and feeling a huge sense of accomplishment when he told me he thought I’d done a great job on my first oil painting, which I’ve kept above my old bed at home. 
3. What doesn't our community know about you?
I moonlight as an author and illustrator of children’s picture books. I illustrated two books coming out in 2016: Derek Jeter Presents Night at the Stadium (Simon & Schuster) and WHO WINS? (Workman Publishing). Most of my recent work is done digitally, although I always make time to work with ink, gouache, and oil on occasion. 


4. How did you find your niche in children's book illustration?
Despite looking and sounding like an adult, I’m actually very immature and obsessed with books, movies, and video games designed for people who are much smaller and younger than me. Think Tom Hanks in BIG. Further, I’m fascinated by simple stories with powerful messages that can stick with us for a lifetime. For me, that’s the good stuff.

More about Tom
Alumni Weekend & Alumni Arts Festival: April 29-30
Doc Thomas Golf Classic: May 9
Join your fellow alumni for our 28th annual golf outing at Rolling Green Golf Club.
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Alumni Night at the Ballpark: May 21
Phillies vs. Braves, 3:05 p.m. 
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Last Call: Class Notes are Due Today
Please submit your notes by email or online:

1 -- Email Andrew Bailey ’02 at abailey@haverford.org
2 -- Click on the “submit Class Notes” button at haverford.org/alumni
Arts Festival, April 2016: Call for Entries
We welcome the involvement of alumni who are visual artists, performers, writers, collectors, critics, or just have a passion for the arts. 

For more information about Arts Festival 2016 and opportunities for involvement, please contact: 

Deirdre McKeon, Development Associate
484-417-2761 or dmckeon@haverford.org
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More Upcoming Events
18th Annual Hallowell Literary Lecture: 
Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey
When: Monday, May 2, 7 p.m.
Where: Ball Auditorium
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"Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" with Angela Duckworth
When: Monday, May 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Ball Auditorium
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