Script
Jiho, a student reporter, conducts an imaginary interview with the author of Doctor De Soto.
Jiho :
Hello! I’m excited to finally meet you.
You’re my favorite author of children’s books.
William Steig :
Thank you for your kind words.
Jiho :
Your well-known nickname is the “King of Cartoons.”
How did you come to be known by that nickname?
William Steig :
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.
Jiho :
That’s a marvelous body of work.
William Steig :
Thanks.
However, I began to feel confined by the fact that my creations were solely drawings and magazine covers without stories.
Jiho :
Was that when you decided to venture into creating children’s books?
William Steig :
Yes. I wanted to utilize my expertise in a meaningful fashion for children.
Jiho :
So that’s how your outstanding books found their way into the world.
William Steig :
Some of my books have even received awards, such as Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, The Amazing Bone, and Abel’s Island.
Jiho :
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.
William Steig :
I really appreciate that!
I hope my books can convey messages that both children and adults can use to reflect on their lives.
Jiho :
Thank you for your time.
It has been a pleasure meeting you.