loading . . . It Starts with a Question â Brian Selznick interviewed by Crystal Williams Award-winning author, illustrator, and alum Brian Selznick creates a fascinating world of image and text including "The Invention of Hugo Cabret"âwinner of the Caldecott Medal and the basis for the Oscar-winning movie "Hugo". In the latest episode of âIt Starts with a Question,â he and President Crystal Williams sit down to discuss the importance of queer representation, bravery in the face of censorship, and finding inspiration and motivation. What is 'It Starts with a Question'? Our new video series features President Williams in conversation with thought leaders, art and design luminaries, alumni, honorary degree recipients, and other âfriends of RISDâ discussing what shapes and influences how they live in and experience the world. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:53 Meet Brian Selznick 3:21 Talent as a social super power 5:20 Growing up queer 8:18 Writing queer books 15:40 Outing oneself, professionally 19:51 Creative generosity and empathy 25:10 Book banning 37:15 Making art during difficult times 41:18 Internet ambivalence 45:30 Reframing process CREDITS Host: President Crystal Williams, RISD Guest: Brian Selznick Project Team: Deborah Bowen, Sofiya Cabalquinto, Iyana Martin Diaz, Tiffany Khang, J Kimball, Kaylee Pugliese, Lauren Maas, Danielle Mancuso, Jaime Marland, Lee Ann Norman, Shana Vanderweele Ortman, Alex Pizzuti, Simone Solondz Photo credits: Adrianne Mathiowetz https://bit.ly/48unQMx
