![]() ![]() CEO) wanted all of her American Girl heroines to be cookie-cut-outs from the same experiences, sans era, location and ethnicity, Melodye realized her creative influences would have to expand outside of the comforts of mainstream children's publishing.Ĭhildren must not only read historical accuracy in literature, but they must see art and illustrations as their window into the world, especially when that visual reference may be the only opportunity to connect with individuals who do not live next door-or in the came social circles.ĭriven by a global sense for the one degree of separation theory, Melodye has refocused her creative objectives to incorporate what she terms, underdeveloped groups within society. ![]() One of Melodye's more noted award-winning illustrative works - the original Addy An American Girl (Pleasant Co.) brought attention to her talents, but also awakened her sense of social justice. ![]() Storytelling through both language and visual arts has been a rewarding career. ![]()
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