News
Awards

February 2012

'Hidden New Jersey' Publication Day Feb 1

See the book trailer here

Accepted for the May 2012 'Tell me a Story' illustration exhibit at the Warwick Museum of Art (www.warwickmuseum.org)

Hidden New Jersey featured on David L. Harrison's blog

Interviewed by Marilyn Hilton

January 2012

Hidden New Jersey book trailer on Cynsations blog

Next 2 books in the 'All Star Cheerleader' Anastasia Suen chapter book series (Kane Miller) now on sale!

'How to Talk to an Autistic Kid' awarded Learning Magazine
teachers' Choice Award for the Family 2012.

December 2011

'Hidden New Jersey' on pre-order

November 2011

News Article Bangor Daily News reporting 'The Ugly Duckling' release

Saturday November 12th 10.30am to 12.30pm book signing for 'All Star Cheerleaders: Tick Tock, Taylor!' and demonstration at Pittsfield Library, Pittsfield Maine. All welcome! Christmas Book Fair with Usborne Books consultant Sue Hahn.

The Ugly Ducking' available on ipad/itunes at Utales.com. Awarded first prize of ipad2 in Utales classic tale competition.

"How to Talk to an Autistic Kid' by Daniel Stefanski/Hazel Mitchell finalist in 16th Annual Books for a Better Life award. Winners announced March 2012, NY Time Center.

October 2011

Available online soon - EBOOK 'The Ugly Ducking' reimagined by Hazel Mitchell at Utales.com

Interview by Bobbi Miller on 'Voice' in Illustration

September 2011

Review of 'How To Talk To An Autistic Kid' - School Library Journal

August 2011

Attended SCBWI LA Summer Conference

'All Star Cheerleaders, Tick Tock Taylor' on sale at Usborne Books.

WIP: Books 2&3 'All Star Cheerleaders' by Anastasia Suen.
Book Two - Save the Best for Last, Abby
Book Three - Just So, Brianna.
Check out the fun web site!

June 2011

'Tick Tock Taylor' by Anastasia Suen and illustrated by Hazel Mitchell will be available shortly from Kane and Miller. One in a series of four chapter books for young readers mad about cheerleading!

THE SEASONS IN MAINE - School project with Corinna Elementary 4th Graders Maine is complete and can be purchased online at LULU.COM. Well done the 4th grade classes 2010/2011 :-)

May 2011

Interviewed by Naomi Canale 'Dreams Can Come True'

'WHY AM I HERE?' awarded first place in Children's section Eric Hoffer Independent Book Awards.

April 2011

'How to Talk to an Autistic Kid' by Daniel Stefanski and illustrated by Hazel Mitchell, published by Free spirit Publishing available to purchase.

Attending final weekend of Nevada SCBWI 2011 mentor program (mentored by Priscilla Burris.)

March 2011

Grant Award from Maine Community Arts Fund to work with 4th grade children at Corinna Elementary School Maine, to produce a book to sell on Amazon. Watch this space for more details!

February 2011

Featured Illustrator on 'Illustration Saturday'

January 2011

WIP Illustration - 'Hidden New Jersey' - A Search and Seek Book for Charlesbridge Publishing, Boston, MA

WIP - Chapter book Illustrations for Kane and Miller Publishing, CA

December 2010

'How to Talk to an Autistic Kid' by Daniel Stefanski and illustrated by Hazel Mitchell on pre-order.

December 2010

"Running Home" part of the Maine Illustrator's Collective WINTER Exhibition at Freeport Community Library, Maine

December 2010 - January 2011

Display of my children's illustration's to be exhibited in Bangor Children's Museum, ME.

November 2010

Maine Windjammer Association Photography Contest.

Two images win in Captain's Choice and People's Award Categories

November 2010

Solo Exhibition of Digital Photography - John Rohman Gallery, EMCC, Bangor Maine

Nov 3 - Dec 15

Fire and Ice - An exploration of Texture and Light.

October 2010

PIXEL SHAVINGS LAUNCH - new group illustration GLOG

October 2010

Talk to Friends of Pittsfield Public Library on Children's illustration Oct 26th 7pm

October 2010

Attended opening weekend of SCBWI Mentor Programme, Nevada.

August 2010

Chosen to take part in SCBWI Nevada's mentor programme 2010/2011. Very excited to be mentored by Priscilla Burris!

June 2010

Creative Child Magazine, a national publication for parents, named "Sabu & Me” by Maura Lane, illustrated by Hazel Mitchell as the "Book of the Year" for 2010 in the children’s picture book category.
This award was granted by a panel of moms and educators who scored each
entry and provided comments http://www.creativechild.com/

It will be officially announced in the fall.

May 2010

Poster Showcase awards at New England SCBWI conference in Fitchburg MA.

2nd prize: People's Choice, 3rd prize: Published Category

Feb 1 2010

Article in the Bangor Daily News about yours truely and the Whale Photo ....

Bangor Daily News story

Jan 28 - 31 2010

Attended the SCWBI Conference in NY

Jan 1 2010

I-95 Triennial Invitational Exhibition
April 23 - June 12, 2010

Great news ... proud to say that the UMMA have chosen one of my images to be part of the exhibition in Downtown Bangor at the Museum. It's called 'The Family' and is a study of a family of pilot whales taken near Bar Harbor, Maine. It will be 4ft x 3ft.

Hope you can come along and view!

How to Talk to an Autistic Kid - Finalist 'Books for a Better Life' 2012 & Learning Magazine Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family 2012

The Ugly Duckling - Winner UTales.com Classic Tale 2011

Why Am I Here? - Winner Eric Hoffer Independent Books - Children's Category 2011

Sabu & Me - Winner Creative Child Magazine Picture Book 2010

NESCBWI - 2010 Poster Competition 2nd & 3rd place

NVSCBWI Mentorship Program 2010-11 - Mentored by Priscilla Burris

Exhibitions
Warwick Museum Art, RI May 2012
Pittsfield Library, ME 2012
Freeport Library, ME 2011
Bangor Children's Museum, ME 2011

Events

May 2012
Illustration Exhibition, Warwick Museum of Art, RI

March 2012
10th - 'Books for a Better Life' Awards, NY Times Center, NY

17th - Signing
Children's Book Cellar Waterville ME
10-30am-12pm

28th - Lunch with an Artist Hallowell Gallery, Hallowell, ME 12-1pm

January 2012
9th - Pittsfield ARTS Society
6.30pm

November 2011
12th - 'All Star Cheerleader's Launch Party, Pittsfield Library, ME
10am - 12pm

October 2011
8th - Maine Autism Conference, Augusta ME

 

Please contact me to book an event.

 

 

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