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Meeting the Author Jiho William Steig 1907-2003 Thank you for your kind words. Your well-known nickname is the “King of Cartoons.” How did you come to be known by that nickname? I started drawing illustrations and cartoons for The New Yorker magazine in 1930. Since then, I have created over 2,600 drawings and 117 covers. That’s a marvelous body of work. Thanks. However, I began to feel confined by the fact that my creations were solely drawings and magazine covers without stories. Was that when you decided to venture into creating children’s books? Yes. I wanted to utilize my expertise in a meaningful fashion for children. So that’s how your outstanding books found their way into the world. Some of my books have even received awards, such as Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, The Amazing Bone, and Abel’s Island . I love all of them! In fact, I’ve already recommended these three books to my friends. And here, Shrek is already popular among my friends. I really appreciate that! I hope my books can convey messages that both children and adults can use to reflect on their lives. Thank you for your time. It has been a pleasure meeting you. Hello! I’m excited to finally meet you. You’re my favorite author of children’s books. Jiho, a student reporter, conducts an imaginary interview with the author of Doctor De Soto . 14 I LESSON 1 Fable