In 2011, in trying to convince editors that a widely rejected nonfiction picture book manuscript I wrote was marketable, I called upon both kids and professional illustrators to read it and then create a mock cover for what would become Thirty Minutes Over Oregon: A Japanese Pilot's World War II Story.
One of the seven generous artists who agreed to do this was Timothy Bush, whom I had met in person only once or twice.
His contribution was striking, and one that kids routinely single out. (Every summer I teach creative writing camps, tell the story/backstory, and show the mock covers.)
I recently learned that Tim passed away. He and I had not been in touch in years.
I was always be grateful to Tim for taking time to create a work of art for no pay and for me, a person he barely knew.
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