Conversation with Matt Tavares
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Natural talent and dedication still need good role models, mentors and a few lucky breaks. In the context of today’s conversation, that applies equally to baseball and being a creator of children’s books.
To continue with the baseball motif, author/illustrator Matt Tavares has all the tools. He’s also a huge fan of baseball, as evidenced by many of his books, and he even has a baseball sounding name. It makes you wonder if his business card features his photo, position and career stats.
On this edition of Just One More Book!!, Mark speaks with Matt Tavares about turning his senior thesis into his first published book, the ageless appeal of baseball stories and a kindergarten teacher who fostered his passion for art.
Thanks to Daniele Rossi and RuthDFW for submitting questions to ask Matt.
Books mentioned:
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Lady Liberty: A Biography
- Mudball
- Zachary’s Ball [formerly Sebastien’s Ball]
Music: Excerpt of Take Me Out to the Ballgame used as the conversation’s seventh-inning stretch.
Photos for the collage courtesy of Matt Tavares.