Cut!
How Lotte Reiniger and a Pair of Scissors Revolutionized Animation
Illustrations for the picture book CUT! How Lotte Reiniger and a Pair of Scissors Revolutionized Animation, written by C.E. Winters and published by Greenwillow Books (Harper Collins). You can buy it here!
Praise for Cut!
In addition to being awarded an Oregon Spirit Book Award honor for 2023, I'm also happy to say that the book has received some good reviews, including starred reviews from The Horn Book and School Library Journal:
“With a refrain of ‘snip, snip, snip!’ the story introduces readers to German film pioneer Lotte Reiniger (1899–1981). Schu’s exquisite digital illustrations possess a strong sense of illumination and depth, often suggesting a tactile quality, as if constructed from paper.” — excerpt from The Horn Book's starred review
"This story shines a light on artist, moviemaker, inventor, and trailblazer Lotte Reiniger. Born in Germany, Reiniger loved using paper and scissors to make beautiful art. One day her grandmother took her to the theater to see a silent movie. The child thought it was magical and decided that she wanted to make movies, making characters cut from paper called silhouettes. Winters and Schu do an excellent job in telling the story of Reiniger, who created the first animated film and is indirectly responsible for all of the animated cartoons and movies audiences have enjoyed for generations. It is story of hope, rejection, and determination, and is inspiring to all artists.VERDICT A wonderful addition to public, school, and classroom collections." –Laura Ellis, School Library Journal
