School Library Journal Review
Gr 5-8-With the allure of trendy topics and a captivating design, these titles are sure to be popular with budding artists and media mavens. Written in a friendly tone, the conversational texts read like one friend is showing another the ropes (e.g., "Not only is this hobby fun, but creating your own podcast could lead to a successful career in radio."). The energetic layouts include bright graphics, small blocks of text, lots of color photos, and sidebars with plenty of tips and practical advice and profiles of accomplished professionals. The titles provide as much of a step-by-step outline to creative endeavors as possible in 32 pages. Readers looking for more information will make use of the impressive "Further Information" print and Web resources. These solid introductions manage to leave plenty of room for individual creativity. The only pieces missing are mentions of Internet safety or privacy when sharing or publishing works online. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Animation encourages trying out various media; Movie provides directions for screenwriting, shooting, editing, etc.; Photos explains concepts including composition and depth of field. Anecdotes about famous artists make pipe dreams seem possible; the busy collage-style layout may appeal to kids willing scrutinize the pages. Some of the advice seems like common sense. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Find Your Talent titles:Make an Animation, Make a Movie!, and Take Great Photos.] (c) Copyright 2013. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
