We Art Boston

Just wanted to spread the word about a great program I am honored to be involved with: We Art Boston, a fundraising event and auction featuring original artwork and books by over 40 beloved contemporary children's book illustrators, including Mo Willems, Barbara McClintock, Oliver Jeffers, David Macaulay, Melissa Sweet, Joe McKendry... the list goes on! All proceeds will benefit the Emergency and Trauma Fund at Boston's Children's Hospital.

I donated this illustration, from my book, There Goes Ted Williams:

As part of the We Art Boston fundraiser, I will be involved with two fun events: first I'll be joining my friends, award-winning illustrators Barbara McClintock and Joe McKendry, for a Stuffed Animal Portrait Party at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, MA on October 5. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, and we'll draw a portrait of it!

Then I'll be at the big event at the Rose Kennedy Greenway on October 20. There will be lots of fun family activities, bookmaking, book signings, live music, and all the artwork will be on display. I hope to see lots of people there!

Even if you aren't anywhere near Boston, you can still take part in the online auction, which kicks off on October 10.

Please spread the word!

Awesome Autographed Book Bag...

One more little post about the Connecticut Children's Book Fair- my wife, Sarah, was carrying this canvas Wells Public Library bag with her for most of the weekend, and asked several of the authors and illustrators to sign it. By the end of the trip, it looked pretty awesome. Here it is:

On the front of the bag, clockwise from upper right: Walter Wick, Barbara McClintock, Alison Paul, Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin, Sarah Weeks, Stephen Savage, Jane Yolen, Grace Lin, and Wendell Minor

And on the back: Heidi Stemple, Mo Willems, Tomie dePaola... and my daughter, Molly