This month’s cover image is an untitled and undated study of Nancy Patz’ characters Benj and El, done in watercolor and graphite. The illustration was made in preparation for Patz’ book, Nobody Knows I Have Delicate Toes, published in 1980.

The image is from the Nancy Patz Collection from Goucher College’s Special Collections. Donated in 2006, the collection documents the professional life and art career of the children’s book author and illustrator. The collection includes manuscript drafts, artwork, correspondence, interviews, scrapbooks, and other materials.

Visit www.goucher.edu/x38083.xml for more information on the collection. © Nancy Patz